Discovery Charter

About Discovery Charter

Discovery Charter School is a public school located in San Diego, California. It is a K-8 school that focuses on science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). The school offers a unique learning experience that emphasizes hands-on problem solving and collaboration. Discovery Charter School also has a strong commitment to the community and focuses on providing students with a well-rounded education that includes the arts, physical education, and a variety of extracurricular activities.
Discovery Charter School also offers a wide range of extracurricular activities, including robotics, coding, and engineering clubs. The school also offers a variety of sports teams and after-school programs. The school is dedicated to providing students with a safe and supportive environment that encourages them to explore their interests and reach their full potential.
Discovery Charter School is committed to creating a diverse and inclusive learning environment. The school offers a variety of support services, including English language learning, special education, and social-emotional learning. Discovery Charter School is dedicated to providing a quality education to all students regardless of their background or ability.

Address:	51 E. Beverly Pl. Tracy, CA 95376
Phone:	(209) 290-0511
Site:	tracylc.net
Grades:	5 – 8
Enrollment:	374 students

Overview Discovery Charter

Discovery Charter serves 374 students in grades 5-8.
Discovery Charter placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is equal to the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Discovery Charter

Discovery Charter is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Discovery Charter is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.