Summary:
The Discovery Charter II District in San Jose, California, consists of a single high-performing K-8 charter school, Discovery Charter II, serving 476 students.
This school consistently ranks in the top quartile of California schools, earning a 4-star rating for two of the last three years. It stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in mathematics and science, where student proficiency rates significantly exceed state averages. For example, in math, 56.72% of students are proficient compared to 37.3% statewide, and the school's third graders show exceptional strength with a 66% proficiency rate.
Other key strengths include better-than-average student attendance, with a chronic absenteeism rate of 15.8% versus the state's 19.4%, and consistent performance over time. While excelling overall, a slight dip in 8th-grade science scores compared to earlier grades presents a noted area for potential focus. The school achieves these strong outcomes with a student-teacher ratio of 21.6 to 1 and a per-student spending level that is reasonable for the region.
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