Serving 488 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Discovery Charter Ii ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 488 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Discovery Charter Ii ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Diversity
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Discovery Charter Ii's student population of 488 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
488 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
Discovery Charter Ii ranks within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Discovery Charter Ii is 0.77, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2089 out of 9602 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
24%
12%
Hispanic
22%
55%
Black
5%
5%
White
33%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
15%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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Discovery Charter Ii is ranked #2089 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Discovery Charter Ii often compared to?
Discovery Charter Iiis often viewed alongside schools like Union Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Discovery Charter Ii?
488 students attend Discovery Charter Ii.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Discovery Charter Ii students are White, 24% of students are Asian, 22% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Discovery Charter Ii?
Discovery Charter Ii has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Discovery Charter Ii offer ?
Discovery Charter Ii offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Discovery Charter Ii part of?
Discovery Charter Ii is part of Discovery Charter II School District.
In what neighborhood is Discovery Charter Ii located?
Discovery Charter Ii is located in the Hidden Glen South neighborhood of San Jose, CA.
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