Very Good
#98 of 412 schools in AK
Top 24% in state
Discovery Peak Charter School
Elementary School · Fairbanks North Star Borough School District · North Pole, AK
A Fairbanks North Star Borough School District charter elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
2880 Hurst Road, North Pole, AK 99705
- Math 17% proficient (2022)
- Reading 37% proficient (2022)
- 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Discovery Peak Charter School score 27% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AK average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2020, to 27% in 2022, across a 3-year record (2020–2022).
Show all 3 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2020-2022) · reading/ELA 37% (multi-year average, 2020-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 6 test records from AK state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
19.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Discovery Peak Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 43Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,088/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (North Pole), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$96,966
Median home value
$290,100
Median rent
$1,496/mo
College educated
26.3%
Homeownership
78.3%
Poverty rate
4.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 99705; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Pole ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–5 | 0.8 mi | 338 | Compare → |
| North Pole Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.0 mi | 3 | Compare → |
| Midnight Sun Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | PK–5 | 3.4 mi | 320 | Compare → |
| Anderson Crawford ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.8 | PK–5 | Not available | 427 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Fairbanks North Star Borough School District
- Schools in district
- 34
- Rank in district
- #6 of 32
- District spending per student
- $17,616NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Discovery Peak Charter School is listed in Fairbanks North Star Borough School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Discovery Peak Charter School
Discovery Peak Charter School is a public elementary school in North Pole, AK, part of Fairbanks North Star Borough School District, serving approximately 194 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 19.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10 and ranks #98 of 412 schools in AK. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Discovery Peak Charter School
What grades does Discovery Peak Charter School serve?
Discovery Peak Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Discovery Peak Charter School?
Discovery Peak Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 194 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Discovery Peak Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Discovery Peak Charter School is 19.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Discovery Peak Charter School rank in AK?
Discovery Peak Charter School ranks #98 of 412 schools in AK.
What is Discovery Peak Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Discovery Peak Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Discovery Peak Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Discovery Peak Charter School has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022) and 37% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2022).
Is Discovery Peak Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Discovery Peak Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Discovery Peak Charter School a Title I school?
No, Discovery Peak Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Discovery Peak Charter School?
19.1% of students at Discovery Peak Charter School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 194
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 10
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Fairbanks North Star Borough
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 35.1%
- Phone
- (907) 488-0136
- Area population (ZIP 99705)
- 22,281
- Area average commute
- 22.4 min
- Area median age
- 32.9
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 99705; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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