Very Good
#1663 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 17% in state
Discovery Charter
Elementary School · Discovery Charter District · San Jose, CA
A charter elementary school in San Jose, CA serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
4021 Teale Ave., San Jose, CA 95117
- Math 66% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 67% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 23.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Discovery Charter score 66% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 66%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 67% across the 7-year record (2018–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
14.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Discovery Charter sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Jose map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 40Some Transit
- Bike 69Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,210/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Jose), 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
$115,778
Median home value
$1,425,200
Median rent
$2,367/mo
College educated
44.4%
Homeownership
35.6%
Poverty rate
9.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95117; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Leroy Anderson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–5 | 0.1 mi | 358 | Compare → |
| George C. Payne ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | 0.5 mi | 459 | Compare → |
| Action Day Middle SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | 5–8 | 0.7 mi | 131 | Compare → |
| As-safa AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.7 mi | 20 | 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.
Discovery Charter District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,815NCES 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 Charter is listed in Discovery Charter District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Discovery Charter
Discovery Charter is a public elementary school in San Jose, CA, part of Discovery Charter District, serving approximately 563 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 23.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #1,663 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Discovery Charter
What grades does Discovery Charter serve?
Discovery Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Discovery Charter?
Discovery Charter has an enrollment of approximately 563 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Discovery Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Discovery Charter is 23.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Discovery Charter rank in CA?
Discovery Charter ranks #1,663 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Discovery Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Discovery Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Discovery Charter has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Discovery Charter a charter school?
Yes, Discovery Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Discovery Charter a Title I school?
No, Discovery Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Discovery Charter?
14.4% of students at Discovery Charter 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
- 563
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.0%
- Phone
- (408) 243-9800
- Area population (ZIP 95117)
- 27,798
- Area average commute
- 24.3 min
- Area median age
- 35.5
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 · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- 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 95117; 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, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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