Excellent
#520 of 4,742 schools in NY
Top 11% in state
Discovery Charter School
Elementary School · Discovery Charter School · Rochester, NY
A charter elementary school in Rochester, NY where students score 10 points above what's typical for similar communities.
133 HOOVER DR, Rochester, NY 14615
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 49% proficient (2022)
- 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Discovery Charter School score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. NY average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 36 points since 2013, reaching 48% in 2022, across a 11-year record (2012–2022).
Show all 5 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 27% (multi-year average, 2012-2022) · reading/ELA 33% (multi-year average, 2012-2022)
Based on 16 test records from NY state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
90.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Discovery Charter School 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 52Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 35Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,924/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Rochester), 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
$53,150
Median home value
$121,900
Median rent
$1,065/mo
College educated
21%
Homeownership
53.6%
Poverty rate
20.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 14615; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Holmes Road Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–2 | 0.9 mi | 323 | Compare → |
| Buckman Heights Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 3.2 | 3–5 | 1.0 mi | 375 | Compare → |
| Brookside Elementary School CampusEnrollment path unverified | 3.7 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 383 | 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 Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $19,821NCES 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 is listed in DISCOVERY CHARTER SCHOOL; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Discovery Charter School
Discovery Charter School is a public elementary school in Rochester, NY, part of Discovery Charter School, serving approximately 304 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 9.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #520 of 4,742 schools in NY. State assessment records show 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Discovery Charter School
What grades does Discovery Charter School serve?
Discovery Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Discovery Charter School?
Discovery Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 304 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Discovery Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Discovery Charter School is 9.2:1. 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 rank in NY?
Discovery Charter School ranks #520 of 4,742 schools in NY.
What is Discovery Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Discovery Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Discovery Charter School has 27% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022) and 33% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2012-2022).
Is Discovery Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Discovery Charter School 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 a Title I school?
No, Discovery Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Discovery Charter School?
90.1% of students at Discovery Charter School 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 304
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 33
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Monroe County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.1%
- Phone
- (585) 342-4032
- Area population (ZIP 14615)
- 18,255
- Area average commute
- 18 min
- Area median age
- 33.3
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 14615; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2012-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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