Discovery Charter School

Discovery Charter School is the sole elementary public charter school serving students in grades K-8 in the Philadelphia, Pennsylvania area. The school has consistently underperformed compared to other schools in the state, ranking in the bottom 10-15% of Pennsylvania elementary schools over the past 3 years and earning a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Academically, Discovery Charter School struggles with low proficiency rates across Math, Science, and ELA, with most grades performing well below state averages. The school serves a high-poverty population, with over 57% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch. Despite spending significantly more per student ($24,129) than the state average, the school has not been able to translate this higher spending into improved academic outcomes for its students.

Additionally, Discovery Charter School lacks diversity, with an overwhelmingly African American student population (95.82%). This lack of diversity may limit students' exposure to different perspectives and experiences. Overall, the data suggests that Discovery Charter School faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students and may need to re-evaluate its strategies and resource allocation to better support student success.