Excellent
#240 of 2,105 schools in WI
Top 11% in state
Discovery Charter School
Elementary School · Columbus School District · Columbus, WI
A Columbus School District charter elementary school where students score 20 points above what's typical for similar communities.
200 Fuller St, Columbus, WI 53925
- Math 82% vs WI 54% (2025)
- Reading 71% vs WI 51% (2025)
- 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Discovery Charter School score 76% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 56%).
2025 FORWARD proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WI average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 47 points since 2020, reaching 77% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 59% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 30 test records from WI state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
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 49Car-Dependent
- Bike 42Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Average535/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Columbus), 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
$86,667
Median home value
$258,400
Median rent
$852/mo
College educated
29.7%
Homeownership
74%
Poverty rate
6.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 53925; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Columbus ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–5 | 0.0 mi | 438 | Compare → |
| Zion Evangelical Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.2private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 68 | Compare → |
| St Jerome SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | K–8 | 0.8 mi | 101 | 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.
Columbus School District
- Schools in district
- 4
- Rank in district
- #1 of 4
- District spending per student
- $16,658NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Discovery Charter School is listed in Columbus School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Discovery Charter School
Discovery Charter School is a public elementary school in Columbus, WI, part of Columbus School District, serving approximately 76 students in grades Kindergarten-3rd with a 15.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 out of 10 and ranks #240 of 2,105 schools in WI. State assessment records show 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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 3rd.
How many students attend Discovery Charter School?
Discovery Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 76 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Discovery Charter School?
The student-teacher ratio at Discovery Charter School is 15.2:1. 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 WI?
Discovery Charter School ranks #240 of 2,105 schools in WI.
What is Discovery Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Discovery Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.4 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 59% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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?
26.3% 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 – 3rd
- Enrollment
- 76
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Columbia County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.5%
- Phone
- (920) 623-5950
- Area population (ZIP 53925)
- 8,956
- Area average commute
- 25.8 min
- Area median age
- 40.7
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 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. 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 FORWARD · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 FORWARD. 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 53925; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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