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Discovery Program at the Springs
School · Iredell-statesville Schools · Statesville, NC
An Iredell-statesville Schools school serving grades Pre-K – 12th.
163 Barium Dr, Statesville, NC 28677
- 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on 21 schools in Statesville.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 3/4 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. NC average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
90.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Discovery Program at the Springs sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 19Car-Dependent
- Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average409/100K
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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
$59,081
Median home value
$207,000
Median rent
$861/mo
College educated
22.3%
Homeownership
66.9%
Poverty rate
16.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 28677; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Southview Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.8private | PK–12 | 1.5 mi | 94 | Compare → |
| Cornerstone Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.2private | PK–12 | 4.6 mi | 208 | Compare → |
| Iss Virtual AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | K–12 | Not available | 147 | Compare → |
| Northview AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–12 | Not available | 80 | 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.
Iredell-statesville Schools
- Schools in district
- 38
- Rank in district
- #33 of 38
- District spending per student
- $11,291NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Discovery Program at the Springs is listed in Iredell-Statesville Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Discovery Program at the Springs
Discovery Program at the Springs is a public school in Statesville, NC, part of Iredell-statesville Schools, serving approximately 31 students in grades Pre-K-12th with a 15.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #2,437 of 2,648 schools in NC.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Discovery Program at the Springs
What grades does Discovery Program at the Springs serve?
Discovery Program at the Springs serves students in grades Pre-K through 12th.
How many students attend Discovery Program at the Springs?
Discovery Program at the Springs has an enrollment of approximately 31 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Discovery Program at the Springs?
The student-teacher ratio at Discovery Program at the Springs is 15.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Discovery Program at the Springs rank in NC?
Discovery Program at the Springs ranks #2,437 of 2,648 schools in NC.
What is Discovery Program at the Springs's MySchoolScout rating?
Discovery Program at the Springs has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Discovery Program at the Springs a charter school?
No, Discovery Program at the Springs is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Discovery Program at the Springs a Title I school?
No, Discovery Program at the Springs is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Discovery Program at the Springs?
90.3% of students at Discovery Program at the Springs 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
- Pre-K – 12th
- Enrollment
- 31
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- special_ed
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- Iredell County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 41.9%
- Phone
- (704) 978-6015
- Area population (ZIP 28677)
- 37,628
- Area average commute
- 22.6 min
- Area median age
- 38.6
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 28677; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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