Discovery Charter School School District
School District · Durham, North Carolina
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
1
1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,828
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
Avg Rating
5.5
out of 10
Schools
1
1 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$11,828
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.3:1
How this district compares
Per-pupil spending
$11,828
$1,284 vs North Carolina median
District size
412 students
Smaller than North Carolina median
About Discovery Charter School
Discovery Charter School is a Durham, North Carolina school district serving 1 schools. The district educates 412 students with a student-teacher ratio of 15.3:1. The district invests $11,828 per student annually.
With an average rating of 5.5/10, Discovery Charter School demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Discovery Charter, which has a composite score of 5.5/10.
In standardized testing, Discovery Charter School students show an average math proficiency of 47.7% and ELA proficiency of 55.3%.
The district includes 1 middle school .
District Map
Schools in Discovery Charter School, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Discovery Charter School with test data.
District Details
- State
- North Carolina
- City
- Durham
- Total Enrollment
- 412
- Teachers (FTE)
- 27
- Child Poverty Rate
- 0.2%
- Data Year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Discovery Charter School?
Discovery Charter School has 1 schools in total — 1 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Discovery Charter School?
The average composite rating for Discovery Charter School is 5.5/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the per-pupil spending in Discovery Charter School?
Discovery Charter School spends $11,828 per student per year.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Discovery Charter School?
The average student-teacher ratio in Discovery Charter School is 15.3:1.
What is the top-rated school in Discovery Charter School?
Discovery Charter is the highest-rated school in Discovery Charter School with a composite score of 5.5/10.
What are the test scores in Discovery Charter School?
Across schools in Discovery Charter School with test data, the average math proficiency is 47.7% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 55.3%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.5/10
- Math Proficiency
- 47.7%
- ELA Proficiency
- 55.3%
Resources
How We Rate Schools
Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.
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Compare Discovery Charter School with neighboring districts in the state.
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, North Carolina Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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