Excellent
#56 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 3% in state
Discovery Plus Academy
Elementary School · Discovery Plus Academy (6357) · Pima, AZ
A charter elementary school in Pima, AZ where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
PO BOX 1089, Pima, AZ 85543
- Math 55% proficient (2022)
- Reading 55% proficient (2022)
Academics
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Students at Discovery Plus Academy score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2019, to 55% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Discovery Plus Academy 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 5Car-Dependent
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Low134/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$89,808
Median home value
$247,200
Median rent
$1,118/mo
College educated
15.4%
Homeownership
73.8%
Poverty rate
8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85543; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
2 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pima Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.3 | K–6 | 1.2 mi | 518 | Compare → |
| Dan Hinton Accommodation SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 72 | 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.
Discovery Plus Academy (6357)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $10,972NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Discovery Plus Academy is listed in Discovery Plus Academy (6357); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Discovery Plus Academy
Discovery Plus Academy is a public elementary school in Pima, AZ, part of Discovery Plus Academy (6357), serving approximately 111 students in grades Kindergarten-5th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #56 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Discovery Plus Academy
What grades does Discovery Plus Academy serve?
Discovery Plus Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Discovery Plus Academy?
Discovery Plus Academy has an enrollment of approximately 111 students.
How does Discovery Plus Academy rank in AZ?
Discovery Plus Academy ranks #56 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Discovery Plus Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Discovery Plus Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Plus Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Discovery Plus Academy has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 66% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Discovery Plus Academy a charter school?
Yes, Discovery Plus Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Discovery Plus Academy a Title I school?
No, Discovery Plus Academy is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 111
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Rural
- County
- Graham County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.9%
- Phone
- (928) 485-2498
- Area population (ZIP 85543)
- 4,878
- Area median age
- 39.9
Official sources & links
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 85543; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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