Discovery Plus Academy

Summary:

Discovery Plus Academy is the sole public charter elementary school serving the Pima, Arizona area. This standout school consistently ranks among the top 10% of elementary schools in the state, earning high ratings from SchoolDigger and significantly outperforming state averages on academic assessments.

In the 2024-2025 school year, Discovery Plus Academy ranked 80th out of 909 elementary schools in Arizona, with 85% of 3rd graders proficient or better in English Language Arts compared to the state average of 36%. The school's high performance is reflected in its 4-5 out of 5 star ratings from SchoolDigger in recent years. With a student enrollment of 111 in grades K-5, the school appears to provide an effective learning environment, though its student-teacher ratio is not provided.

While the school's funding of $8,078 per student is relatively low compared to the state average, Discovery Plus Academy has established a sustainable model for success, maintaining its top ranking over multiple years. This suggests the school is utilizing its resources effectively to deliver exceptional academic outcomes for its students.

District Detail

852 W 250 N
Pima, AZ 85543-9601

(928) 485-2498

SchoolDigger Rank:
31^st of 289 Arizona districts

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Grades served: K-5
Students: 119

Primary Schools: 1
Middle Schools: 0
High Schools: 0
Alternative Schools: 0

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2025)				Ranking (2024)				AASA English Language Arts (2025)			AASA Mathematics (2025)		Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	SchoolDigger Rating (2025)	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	AASA English Language Arts 4th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 5th Grade	AASA Mathematics 3rd Grade	AASA Mathematics 5th Grade	Total
Discovery Plus Academy	Public, Charter	K-5	852 W 250 N	Pima	85543	Graham County	Discovery Plus Academy	Yes	(n/a)	No	No	(928) 485-2498	119	8	14.8		102 (85.7%)	0 (0.0%)	15 (12.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.7%)	88.5	80^th of 909 public elementary schools	91.2%		86.9	102^nd of 912 public elementary schools	88.8%	22	85.0	84.0	65.0	55.0	65.0

Districts nearby

District	Distance	# of Schools	Statewide Rank
Pima Unified District	1.16 mi	4	195^th
Gila Institute for Technology	1.2 mi	9
Graham County Special Services	1.45 mi	1
Thatcher Unified District	6.04 mi	5	125^th
Safford Unified District	8.52 mi	7	182^nd

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Arizona Department of Education.

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