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Discovery Charter II

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Discovery Charter II ranks 1326 th of 5857 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public, Charter Grades K-8

1326^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 5,857 California Elementary Schools

Better than 77% of California elementary schools

Summary

Discovery Charter II is a K-8 charter elementary school in San Jose serving 476 students, offering a solid, above-average education in an area with a wide range of school options.

The school consistently performs above state averages, with particular strength in mathematics, and has shown a clear upward trend in its statewide ranking over the past few years. It operates efficiently, achieving these results with lower per-student spending than many nearby schools like Allen at Steinbeck or Graystone Elementary. A notable accomplishment is its significant improvement in student attendance, with chronic absenteeism now below the state average. As part of the Discovery Charter II District, it provides the continuity of a K-8 program, which differs from the K-5 or K-6 structures of many local elementary schools.

When compared to other schools in the San Jose Unified and Oak Grove Elementary districts, Discovery Charter II occupies a strong middle ground. It doesn't reach the exceptional test scores of top performers like Williams Elementary, but it reliably outperforms schools facing greater challenges. Its balanced performance across subjects and improving attendance make it a stable and improving choice for families seeking a comprehensive K-8 education.

476

Students ?

21.6

Student/teacher ratio ?

$14,498

Per pupil spending ?

17.4%

Free/discounted lunch ?

762 Sunset Glen Dr.
San Jose, CA 95123-4543

(408) 300-1358

District: Discovery Charter II District

Racial breakdown:

White:

29.4%

Hispanic:

25.8%

Asian:

22.9%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 74th percentile in 2019 → 77th in 2025

Strengths

✓Test scores above the California average (55% vs 41% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 23% of California elementary schools

Worth a look

!Some student groups rank well below the school's overall statewide standing

Students meeting standards (2024-2025) ?

This school55%

California avg41%

Elementary school

1,326^th of 5,857

California public elementary schools ?

Top 23%▲ up 3 pts since 2019

From top 26% (2019) to top 23% (2025)

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

Middle school

580^th of 2,761

California public middle schools ?

Top 21%▲ up 2 pts since 2019

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

246^th of 1,543Discovery Charter II District among California districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

Elementary school ranking

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	76.2	1326 of 5857	77.4%	★★★★☆
2024	65.1	1815 of 5869	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2023	67.0	1706 of 5859	70.9%	★★★★☆
2022	72.2	1520 of 5883	74.2%	★★★★☆
2021	79.9	276 of 1417	80.5%	★★★★☆
2019	72.3	1497 of 5789	74.1%	★★★★☆

Asian

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	64.4	528 of 1203	56.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	52.9	723 of 1205	40.0%	★★☆☆☆
2023	34.3	881 of 1190	26.0%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	48.6	739 of 1154	36.0%	★★☆☆☆
2019	51.4	703 of 1149	38.8%	★★☆☆☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	77.9	1161 of 5597	79.3%	★★★★☆
2024	65.2	1702 of 5612	69.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	60.3	1931 of 5609	65.6%	★★★☆☆
2022	69.0	1571 of 5635	72.1%	★★★★☆
2021	82.2	215 of 1267	83.0%	★★★★☆
2019	70.5	1477 of 5492	73.1%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	28.4	3852 of 5107	24.6%	★☆☆☆☆
2024	24.3	4162 of 5107	18.5%	★☆☆☆☆
2023	23.2	4232 of 5087	16.8%	★☆☆☆☆
2022	33.9	3383 of 5084	33.5%	★★☆☆☆
2019	88.2	379 of 4963	92.4%	★★★★★

Low Socio Economic Status

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	69.0	1326 of 5460	75.7%	★★★★☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	71.5	1457 of 5628	74.1%	★★★★☆
2024	63.7	1815 of 5643	67.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	70.3	1497 of 5638	73.4%	★★★★☆
2022	70.8	1488 of 5663	73.7%	★★★★☆
2021	75.6	288 of 1272	77.4%	★★★★☆
2019	72.1	1430 of 5510	74.0%	★★★★☆

Multi-racial

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2019	38.8	311 of 445	30.1%	★★☆☆☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	56.7	1202 of 2598	53.7%	★★★☆☆
2024	35.2	1817 of 2651	31.5%	★★☆☆☆
2023	48.0	1485 of 2661	44.2%	★★☆☆☆
2022	49.4	1483 of 2726	45.6%	★★☆☆☆
2019	45.1	1700 of 2834	40.0%	★★☆☆☆

Middle school ranking

Show full rank history (all student groups)

All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	75.2	580 of 2761	79.0%	★★★★☆
2024	64.6	794 of 2783	71.5%	★★★★☆
2023	81.5	450 of 2781	83.8%	★★★★☆
2022	78.4	520 of 2740	81.0%	★★★★☆
2021	85.9	97 of 894	89.1%	★★★★☆
2019	74.3	613 of 2715	77.4%	★★★★☆

Disabled

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2022	98.5	23 of 1531	98.5%	★★★★★
2019	80.2	187 of 1491	87.5%	★★★★☆

Female

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	73.2	573 of 2533	77.4%	★★★★☆
2024	65.3	716 of 2551	71.9%	★★★★☆
2023	85.6	326 of 2531	87.1%	★★★★☆
2022	88.7	261 of 2509	89.6%	★★★★☆
2021	85.5	86 of 738	88.3%	★★★★☆
2019	72.5	572 of 2380	76.0%	★★★★☆

Hispanic

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	41.2	1299 of 2395	45.8%	★★☆☆☆
2022	57.2	796 of 2359	66.3%	★★★☆☆

Male

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	74.9	524 of 2534	79.3%	★★★★☆
2024	55.3	925 of 2552	63.8%	★★★☆☆
2023	74.0	544 of 2538	78.6%	★★★★☆
2022	62.5	763 of 2527	69.8%	★★★☆☆
2021	82.0	109 of 763	85.7%	★★★★☆
2019	75.3	519 of 2407	78.4%	★★★★☆

Special Education

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2024	80.3	173 of 1552	88.9%	★★★★☆

White

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	California percentile	Rating
2025	64.6	530 of 1520	65.1%	★★★☆☆
2024	57.3	635 of 1537	58.7%	★★★☆☆
2023	80.0	238 of 1543	84.6%	★★★★☆
2022	56.7	644 of 1555	58.6%	★★★☆☆
2019	68.1	486 of 1602	69.7%	★★★☆☆

How student groups rank statewide ? (each group's percentile vs the same group at other schools — higher is better; the +/- beside each compares the group with this school's overall percentile)

Elementary school

Female (2025)79th percentile~ school

Low Socio Economic Status (2025)76th percentile~ school

Male (2025)74th percentile-3 vs school

Asian (2025)56th percentile-21 vs school

White (2025)54th percentile-24 vs school

Multi-racial (2019)30th percentile-44 vs school

Hispanic (2025)25th percentile-53 vs school

Middle school

Disabled (2022)98th percentile+17 vs school

Special Education (2024)89th percentile+17 vs school

Male (2025)79th percentile~ school

Female (2025)77th percentile~ school

White (2025)65th percentile-14 vs school

Hispanic (2025)46th percentile-33 vs school

By subject vs California (2024-2025) ?

Mathematics57%+19 vs state

English Language Arts/Literacy55%+6 vs state

Science52%+19 vs state

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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	CSA Spanish Overall 3rd Grade	CSA Spanish Overall 4th Grade	CSA Spanish Overall 5th Grade	CSA Spanish Overall 6th Grade	CSA Spanish Overall All Grades	CSA Spanish Listening 3rd Grade	CSA Spanish Listening 4th Grade	CSA Spanish Listening 5th Grade	CSA Spanish Listening 6th Grade	CSA Spanish Listening All Grades	CSA Spanish Writing 3rd Grade	CSA Spanish Writing 4th Grade	CSA Spanish Writing 5th Grade	CSA Spanish Writing 6th Grade	CSA Spanish Writing All Grades	CSA Spanish Reading 3rd Grade	CSA Spanish Reading 4th Grade	CSA Spanish Reading 5th Grade	CSA Spanish Reading 6th Grade	CSA Spanish Reading All Grades	CAST Science 5th Grade	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy All Grades	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 3rd Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics All Grades	% Completely Immunized KG	% Polio KG	% Hepatitis B KG	% Varicella KG	% DTP KG	% MMR KG	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Discovery Charter II	Public, Charter	K-8	762 Sunset Glen Dr.	San Jose	95123	Santa Clara County	Discovery Charter II District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(408) 300-1358	476	22	21.6	17.4%	140 (29.4%)	30 (6.3%)	123 (25.8%)	109 (22.9%)	2 (0.4%)	1 (0.2%)	69 (14.5%)	76.2	1326^th of 5857 public elementary schools	77.4%		65.1	1815^th of 5869 public elementary schools	69.1%	489																					56.1	44.1	51.7	52.0	53.5	59.7	54.4	56.5	52.9	54.9	66.0	53.5	57.9	54.4	52.2	52.9	56.7	91.6	95.2		94.0	94.0	95.2	$14,498	$231	$14,267
Sakamoto Elementary	Public	K-6	6280 Shadelands Dr.	San Jose	95123	Santa Clara County	Oak Grove Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(408) 227-3411	571	25	22.9	26.6%	131 (22.9%)	4 (0.7%)	180 (31.5%)	166 (29.1%)	1 (0.2%)	13 (2.3%)	74 (13.0%)	73	1471^st of 5857 public elementary schools	74.9%		64.7	1837^th of 5869 public elementary schools	68.7%	366																					45.6		45.6	57.0	63.0	52.6	54.9			56.7	67.4	60.3	46.8	40.2			53.8							$17,181	$817	$16,364
Allen at Steinbeck	Public	K-5	820 Steinbeck Dr.	San Jose	95123	Santa Clara County	San Jose Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(408) 535-6205	406	23	17.9	69.0%	50 (12.3%)	6 (1.5%)	282 (69.5%)	39 (9.6%)	1 (0.2%)	8 (2.0%)	20 (4.9%)	20.9	4745^th of 5857 public elementary schools	19.0%		17.5	5070^th of 5869 public elementary schools	13.6%	325																					18.5		18.5	26.5	23.3	32.1				26.8	29.4	20.6	22.2				24.1	97.2			97.2	97.2	97.2	$25,081	$2,434	$22,647
Frost (Earl) Elementary	Public	K-6	530 Gettysburg Dr.	San Jose	95123	Santa Clara County	Oak Grove Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(408) 225-1881	313	12	26.0	33.2%	51 (16.3%)	12 (3.8%)	133 (42.5%)	81 (25.9%)	1 (0.3%)	1 (0.3%)	34 (10.9%)	60.9	2017^th of 5857 public elementary schools	65.6%		60.1	2060^th of 5869 public elementary schools	64.9%	43																					24.4		24.4	70.4	43.8	35.0	50.0			51.1	63.6	50.0	37.5	47.1			50.9							$17,319	$856	$16,463
Indigo	Public	K-8	530 Gettysburg Dr.	San Jose	95123	Santa Clara County	Oak Grove Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(408) 225-1881	267	11	24.2	18.0%	84 (31.5%)	6 (2.2%)	83 (31.1%)	64 (24.0%)	1 (0.4%)	2 (0.7%)	27 (10.1%)	73.8	1427^th of 5857 public elementary schools	75.6%		76.3	1326^th of 5869 public elementary schools	77.4%	101																					48.4	54.2	50.9	53.9	64.9	50.0	73.1	60.0	62.5	60.6	66.7	62.2	42.4	34.6	55.0	50.0	52.1							$16,556	$1,094	$15,462
Oak Ridge Elementary	Public	K-6	5920 Bufkin Dr.	San Jose	95123	Santa Clara County	Oak Grove Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(408) 578-5900	495	23	21.5	34.5%	85 (17.2%)	23 (4.6%)	203 (41.0%)	130 (26.3%)	3 (0.6%)	3 (0.6%)	46 (9.3%)	67.6	1710^th of 5857 public elementary schools	70.8%		72.5	1476^th of 5869 public elementary schools	74.9%	234																					37.7		37.7	44.1	57.1	51.7	62.7			54.0	52.1	53.5	45.9	51.5			50.9	97.5	97.5	97.5	97.5	97.5	97.5	$17,563	$907	$16,656
Simonds Elementary	Public	K-5	6515 Grapevine Way	San Jose	95120	Santa Clara County	San Jose Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(408) 535-6251	480	22	21.8	9.2%	142 (29.6%)	7 (1.5%)	66 (13.8%)	184 (38.3%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	80 (16.7%)	92.1	539^th of 5857 public elementary schools	90.8%		95.6	292^nd of 5869 public elementary schools	95.0%	247																					65.4		65.4	57.3	76.9	80.3				71.8	74.7	74.7	79.0				76.2							$20,880	$1,476	$19,404
Del Roble Elementary	Public	K-6	5345 Avenida Almendros	San Jose	95123	Santa Clara County	Oak Grove Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(408) 225-5675	420	18	23.3	41.9%	30 (7.1%)	8 (1.9%)	339 (80.7%)	16 (3.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	27 (6.4%)	51	2548^th of 5857 public elementary schools	56.5%		54.7	2298^th of 5869 public elementary schools	60.8%	250	17.5	10.2	10.9	15.9	13.7	54.4	14.3	36.4	22.7	33.2	21.1	26.5	13.0	43.2	25.0	12.3	14.3	5.6	20.5	12.8	30.9		30.9	41.8	44.9	41.8	56.1			46.7	40.4	42.6	30.9	41.5			38.8	97.5	97.5	97.5	97.5	97.5	97.5	$17,170	$910	$16,260
Graystone Elementary	Public	K-5	6982 Shearwater Dr.	San Jose	95120	Santa Clara County	San Jose Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(408) 535-6317	466	24	19.4	8.8%	127 (27.3%)	4 (0.9%)	57 (12.2%)	239 (51.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	39 (8.4%)	95.6	272^nd of 5857 public elementary schools	95.4%		97.7	98^th of 5869 public elementary schools	98.3%	174																					70.0		70.0	71.1	77.9	86.3				78.1	77.7	81.8	82.7				80.6							$21,224	$1,552	$19,672
Los Alamitos Elementary	Public	K-5	6130 Silberman Ave.	San Jose	95120	Santa Clara County	San Jose Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(408) 535-6297	602	27	22.0	12.1%	224 (37.2%)	3 (0.5%)	84 (14.0%)	190 (31.6%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	99 (16.4%)	92.6	507^th of 5857 public elementary schools	91.3%		93.3	489^th of 5869 public elementary schools	91.7%	18																					56.7		56.7	74.5	73.7	71.1				73.1	79.4	78.7	69.1				75.8							$19,399	$555	$18,844

Frequently Asked Questions about Discovery Charter II

What is the racial makeup of Discovery Charter II?

Students at Discovery Charter II are 29% White, 26% Hispanic, 23% Asian, 14% Two or more races, 6% African American.

What district is Discovery Charter II in?

Discovery Charter II District

How many students attend Discovery Charter II?

In the 2024-25 school year, 476 students attended Discovery Charter II.

Is Discovery Charter II a good school?

Discovery Charter II ranks 1326^th of 5857 California elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

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