Discovery Charter School


Summary:

Discovery Charter School is the sole elementary school serving grades K-8 in the Discovery Charter School District located in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 15% of Pennsylvania elementary schools over the past three years, with test scores significantly below state averages in both math and English language arts. Despite relatively high per-student spending, the school's academic performance remains poor, suggesting the need for more effective use of resources.

Key metrics for Discovery Charter School include a 1.6% dropout rate, 57.88% of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, and a student-teacher ratio of 14.1 to 1. The school's low statewide ranking and test scores, particularly in math, indicate that it is struggling to provide a high-quality education for its students. The high percentage of students from low-income families may contribute to the school's academic challenges, suggesting a need for targeted interventions and support.

Overall, the data paints a concerning picture of Discovery Charter School's performance and suggests that the school may need to re-evaluate its strategies and approaches to better serve its students and community. With no other schools in the data set for comparison, the focus remains on improving the school's academic outcomes and ensuring that all students have access to a high-quality education.

District Detail

 4700 Parkside Avenue
Philadelphia, PA 19131

 (215) 879-8182

SchoolDigger Rank:
520th of 610 Pennsylvania districts

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Grades served: K-8
Students: 621

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 0
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Pennsylvania Department of Education.

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