Very Good
#182 of 691 schools in NV
Top 26% in state
Discovery Charter School Hillpointe
Elementary School · State Sponsored Charter Schools · Las Vegas, NV
A State Sponsored Charter Schools charter elementary school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
8941 Hillpointe Road, Las Vegas, NV 89134
- Math 38% vs NV 36% (2025)
- Reading 46% vs NV 46% (2025)
- 23.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Discovery Charter School Hillpointe score 42% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 47%).
2025 SBAC proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NV average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 15-year record (2011–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 42% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 37% (multi-year average, 2011-2025) · reading/ELA 50% (multi-year average, 2011-2025)
* 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 NV state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Discovery Charter School Hillpointe 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 Las Vegas map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 56Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 38Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$79,986
Median home value
$450,000
Median rent
$2,014/mo
College educated
45.6%
Homeownership
81.1%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 89134; 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; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lummis William ESEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–5 | 0.1 mi | 484 | Compare → |
| Shenker AcademyPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.1 mi | 19 | Compare → |
| The Adelson Educational Campus-las VegasPrivate · tuition | 7.7private | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 426 | Compare → |
| St Elizabeth Ann Seton Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.3private | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 406 | 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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
State Sponsored Charter Schools
- Schools in district
- 81
- Rank in district
- #34 of 75
- District spending per student
- $7,980NCES 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 School Hillpointe is listed in State Sponsored Charter Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Discovery Charter School Hillpointe
Discovery Charter School Hillpointe is a public elementary school in Las Vegas, NV, part of State Sponsored Charter Schools, serving approximately 400 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 23.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 out of 10 and ranks #182 of 691 schools in NV. State assessment records show 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Discovery Charter School Hillpointe
What grades does Discovery Charter School Hillpointe serve?
Discovery Charter School Hillpointe serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Discovery Charter School Hillpointe?
Discovery Charter School Hillpointe has an enrollment of approximately 400 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Discovery Charter School Hillpointe?
The student-teacher ratio at Discovery Charter School Hillpointe 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 School Hillpointe rank in NV?
Discovery Charter School Hillpointe ranks #182 of 691 schools in NV.
What is Discovery Charter School Hillpointe's MySchoolScout rating?
Discovery Charter School Hillpointe has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.5 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 School Hillpointe?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Discovery Charter School Hillpointe has 37% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025) and 50% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2025).
Is Discovery Charter School Hillpointe a charter school?
Yes, Discovery Charter School Hillpointe is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Discovery Charter School Hillpointe a Title I school?
No, Discovery Charter School Hillpointe is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 400
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 23.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Clark County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.2%
- Phone
- (702) 240-0359
- Area population (ZIP 89134)
- 23,503
- Area average commute
- 24 min
- Area median age
- 65
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 · 2025 SBAC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SBAC. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 SBAC · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SBAC. 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 89134; 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, 2011-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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