Very Good
#3417 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 36% in state
Discovery Charter II
Elementary School · Discovery Charter II District · San Jose, CA
A charter elementary school in San Jose, CA where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
762 Sunset Glen Dr., San Jose, CA 95123
- Math 49% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 52% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 21.9:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Discovery Charter II score 51% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 9 points since 2020, to 51% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 52% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 55% (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
13.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Discovery Charter II 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 48Car-Dependent
- Transit 19Minimal Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
$136,364
Median home value
$1,108,100
Median rent
$2,953/mo
College educated
44.8%
Homeownership
60.3%
Poverty rate
5.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 95123; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Apostles Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | K–12 | 0.4 mi | 217 | Compare → |
| Sakamoto ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.8 | K–6 | 0.6 mi | 574 | Compare → |
| Action Day Schools - AllenPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K | 0.8 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Allen at SteinbeckEnrollment path unverified | 4.2 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 407 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Discovery Charter II District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,148NCES 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 II is listed in Discovery Charter II District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Discovery Charter II
Discovery Charter II is a public elementary school in San Jose, CA, part of Discovery Charter II District, serving approximately 526 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 21.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #3,417 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Discovery Charter II
What grades does Discovery Charter II serve?
Discovery Charter II serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Discovery Charter II?
Discovery Charter II has an enrollment of approximately 526 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Discovery Charter II?
The student-teacher ratio at Discovery Charter II is 21.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Discovery Charter II rank in CA?
Discovery Charter II ranks #3,417 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Discovery Charter II's MySchoolScout rating?
Discovery Charter II has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 II?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Discovery Charter II has 52% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 55% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Discovery Charter II a charter school?
Yes, Discovery Charter II is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Discovery Charter II a Title I school?
No, Discovery Charter II is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Discovery Charter II?
13.5% of students at Discovery Charter II 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
- 526
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.9:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Santa Clara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 24.5%
- Phone
- (408) 300-1358
- Area population (ZIP 95123)
- 70,279
- Area average commute
- 29.6 min
- Area median age
- 37.6
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 95123; 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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