About This School
Preschool | Grades K-8 | Santa Clara County Office of Education
Discovery Charter School is located in San Jose, CA and is one of 17 schools in Santa Clara County Office Of Education School District. It is a charter school that serves 570 students in grades K-8.
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
Discovery Charter School made AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Discovery Charter School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Discovery Charter School had an API growth score of 915 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Discovery Charter School's 2012 base score was 914 and the school did meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.
In 2010, Discovery Charter School had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Discovery Charter School's students and teachers. more
Charter schools are public schools, but differ from traditional public schools in that they are independent and are operated by educators, parents, community leaders, educational entrepreneurs, or others. Funding for charter schools is based on designated local or state educational organizations. Those organizations are responsible for monitoring and assessing the quality and effectiveness of education, but permit the schools to operate outside of the traditional public school education system.
Discovery Charter School made AYP in 2012. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of California in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Discovery Charter School's test results to learn more about school performance.
A school's Academic Performance Index (API) is a scale that ranges from 200 to 1000 and is calculated from the school's performance in the Standardized Testing and Reporting (STAR) Program. The state has set 800 as the API target for all schools to meet.
Discovery Charter School had an API growth score of 915 in 2012. California uses the Academic Performance Index (API) to measure annual school performance and year-to-year improvement. Discovery Charter School's 2012 base score was 914 and the school did meet its 2012 school-wide growth target.
In 2010, Discovery Charter School had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The California average is 24 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Discovery Charter School's students and teachers. more
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School last updated on Nov 29, 2012
Nearby Cities
4021 Teale Ave, San Jose, CA 95117
(408) 243-9800
Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Leroy Anderson Elementary School 0.1 miles |  |
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| George C. Payne Elementary School 0.5 miles |  |
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| West Valley Middle School 0.7 miles | n/a | |
| Harker School 0.7 miles | n/a | |
| Easterbrook Discovery School 0.7 miles | |
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Discovery Charter School
Discovery Charter School is now in it's fourth year and is an amazing educational community. Discovery delivers academics through developmental education. Enrichments are integrated throughout the curriculum (art, technology, cooking, industrial arts, music..) The children that attend this school are engaged and active learners. This school is a parent participation school and the parents are also very active and engaged throughout the school.
Discovery is really a unique place for families and kids.
Discovery is really a unique place for families and kids.
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Students
Enrollment (2011)
Total: 570
47%
53%
Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Discovery Charter School had 10% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. California had 53% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2011)
White
42%
Asian/Pacific Islander
35%
Hispanic
11%
Two or More Races
9%
Black
2%
American Indian/Alaskan Native
1%
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Santa Clara County Office of Education District Spending
$38,875Per Pupil
The Santa Clara County Office of Education spends $38,875 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 51% on instruction, 48% on support services, 1% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Santa Clara County Office of Education District
19:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Discovery Charter School had 19 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
Compare to other schools in Santa Clara County Office of Education School DistrictTest Scores
About the CST
What is it?
The California Standards Test (CST) is an annual exam used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards. The CST is one of the five components of the STAR Program.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students are assessed in grades 2 through 11 in English language arts and math, in grades 5, 8 and 10 in science, and in grades 8, 10 and 11 in history/social science. In grades 9 through 11, students may also be assessed in math and science, depending on course enrollment.
How is it Scored?
Students receive one of five ratings: far below basic, below basic, basic, proficient or advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
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Algebra I
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History - Social Science Grade 8 Cumulative
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Algebra I
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Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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Social Science Grade 8
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English Language Arts
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Math
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Algebra I
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Algebra I
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English Language Arts
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General Mathematics
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Science - Grade 5, Grade 8, and Grade 10 Life Science
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Algebra I
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Math
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Math
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TestRating
9 out of 10
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For California, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2012 CST Results for all subjects tested.
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