Discover U

Summary:

Discover U is a public charter elementary school located in Youngtown, Arizona, serving grades K-6 with a total enrollment of 145 students. The school is part of the Kaizen Education Foundation dba Discover U Element District, which is ranked 442 out of 540 districts in Arizona and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Discover U faces significant challenges compared to the state and nearby schools. The school has a higher percentage of Hispanic students (58.62%) and a very high percentage of students (83.45%) receiving free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high level of economic disadvantage. Academically, Discover U's performance is significantly lower than the state and nearby school averages, with only 23% of 3rd-grade students proficient in English Language Arts and 16% proficient in mathematics, compared to state averages of 41% and 43%, respectively. The school has consistently ranked in the bottom 20% of Arizona elementary schools, placing it in the lowest 1-star rating category from SchoolDigger.

Compared to the nearby public schools, such as Desert Harbor Elementary School and Surprise Elementary School, Discover U generally performs worse academically. However, the nearby Arizona Autism Charter School West Valley Campus also struggles academically, suggesting broader challenges in the local education landscape. Discover U's high percentage of economically disadvantaged students and low ranking within the Kaizen Education Foundation dba Discover U Element District may indicate underlying issues that contribute to the school's poor academic performance.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-6

 13226 N 113th Ave
       Youngtown, AZ  85363-1026


(623) 974-4827

District: Kaizen Education Foundation dba Discover U Element

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $14,998 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  n/a Help
Number of students:  145

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
58.6%
White:
20.0%
African American:
10.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  83.4% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Discover U is not ranked due for the most recent year due to insufficient test score data. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 20.58. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (58.6%), White (20%), African American (10.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 83.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Discover U is $14,998.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Discover U was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.



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Rank History for Discover U

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Rank History for all students at Discover U

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2016 23.84 824th 1079 23.6%
2017 16.44 961st 1106 13.1%
2018 9.63 1069th 1109 3.6%
2021 29.39 801st 1226 34.7%
2023 20.58 993rd 1245 20.2%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Discover U

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 51.77 425th 1027 58.6%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Discover U

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 39.60 487th 975 50.1%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Discover U

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 23.92 1049th 1201 12.7%
2023 80.12 77th 820 90.6%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Discover U

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.99 798th 820 2.7%
2023 35.22 715th 1116 35.9%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Discover U

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 50.03 115th 423 72.8%
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Rank History for Female students at Discover U

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 24.65 917th 1219 24.8%
2023 19.43 1012th 1219 17.0%
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Rank History for Male students at Discover U

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 18.08 882nd 1032 14.5%
2021 35.75 716th 1220 41.3%
2022 30.40 578th 830 30.4%
2023 28.79 837th 1216 31.2%
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Rank History for African American students at Discover U

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 44.90 403rd 895 55.0%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Discover U

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 6.64 906th 911 0.5%
2021 33.71 756th 1198 36.9%
2022 23.39 573rd 716 20.0%
2023 29.57 833rd 1170 28.8%
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Rank History for White students at Discover U

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools AZ State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2021 22.10 1006th 1161 13.4%
2023 34.76 684th 1024 33.2%
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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Discover U

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2014 70 5 0 43 0 1 9 0 128
2015 103 6 2 57 1 1 13 0 183
2016 105 8 2 94 0 1 16 0 226
2017 75 9 3 96 2 1 17 0 203
2018 54 5 3 92 1 1 16 0 172
2019 63 3 3 85 0 2 16 0 172
2020 49 4 1 83 0 2 18 0 157
2021 45 7 0 72 0 4 9 0 137
2022 29 5 0 83 0 4 9 0 130
2023 29 15 0 85 2 4 10 0 145

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Discover U

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 128 n/a n/a 60.2
2015 183 n/a n/a 62.8
2016 226 n/a n/a 60.2
2017 203 n/a n/a 65
2018 172 n/a n/a 61
2019 172 n/a n/a 57.6
2020 157 n/a n/a 77.1
2021 137 n/a n/a n/a
2022 130 n/a n/a 27.7
2023 145 n/a n/a 83.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Discover U

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2014 128 n/a n/a 60.2
2015 183 n/a n/a 62.8
2016 226 n/a n/a 60.2
2017 203 n/a n/a 65
2018 172 n/a n/a 61
2019 172 n/a n/a 57.6
2020 157 n/a n/a 77.1
2021 137 n/a n/a n/a
2022 130 n/a n/a 27.7
2023 145 n/a n/a 83.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Discover U

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YearPersonnel Expenditures from Federal FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from Federal FundsTotal Expenditures from Federal FundsPersonnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsNon-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $1,339 (11.2%) $100 (0.8%) $2,779 (23.2%) $7,582 (63.3%) $2,960 (24.7%) $10,542 (88.0%) $11,981
2020 $1,366 (11.5%) $985 (8.3%) $3,717 (31.3%) $5,789 (48.8%) $3,734 (31.4%) $9,523 (80.2%) $11,874
2021 $1,973 (14.5%) $2,030 (14.9%) $5,977 (43.8%) $5,436 (39.8%) $4,207 (30.8%) $9,643 (70.7%) $13,647
2022 $2,536 (16.9%) $2,571 (17.1%) $7,644 (51.0%) $6,184 (41.2%) $3,706 (24.7%) $9,890 (65.9%) $14,998

Data source: Arizona Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Discover U

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students172145
 15.7%
African American315
 400%
American Indian02
Asian30
 100%
Hispanic8585
Pacific Islander24
 100%
White6329
 54%
Two or More Races1610
 37.5%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients57.6%83.4%
 25.9%


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Students at Discover U are 59% Hispanic, 20% White, 10% African American, 7% Two or more races, 3% Pacific Islander, 1% American Indian.

In the 2022-23 school year, 145 students attended Discover U.


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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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