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Email BoardDiscovery Charter II
762 Sunset Glen Drive, San Jose, CA 95123-4543
Summary
Discovery Charter II is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 73rd percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 48.8% of students met California's reading standard, and it is slowly trending down.
51.6% of students met California's math standard and is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 48.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 51.6% |
| Reading State Rank | 652/1,734 (62nd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 285/1,735 (84th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 18:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 476 |
| Low-Income Students | 83 (17.4%) |
| English Learners | 40 (8.4%) |
Quick links
School Website
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Niche
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | Yes |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 6.0 points from last year and fell 4.1 points over the full period. Math fell 5.1 points from last year and rose 1.9 points over the full period.
•Math +1.9 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 38.9% to 58.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 38% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 31.2-point reading income gap is nearly twice as wide as the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
0.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 50.3% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results held steady and English-only results fell.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 75% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 17% to 65%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 31.8% to 61.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 17% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 23.0-point math income gap is wider than the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
5.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 51.4% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 802 schools for reading and 801 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Discovery Charter II compare within the district?
Discovery Charter II is No. 4 in both reading and math proficiency among the 7 K–8 schools in Santa Clara County Office of Education with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Discovery Charter II rank in California?
Discovery Charter II ranks No. 652 of 1,734 in reading and No. 285 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Discovery Charter II compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 5 in reading and No. 4 in math among 7 K–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 25.4% meet the reading standard and 34.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Discovery Charter II compare with other schools in San Jose?
Discovery Charter II is No. 9 in reading and No. 6 in math proficiency among the 24 K–8 schools in San Jose with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San JoseWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Discovery Charter IIThis school | 51.6% | 48.8% |
| Alpha: Cornerstone Academy Preparatory | 54.3% | 64.5% |
| Alpha: Jose Hernandez | 11.7% | 16.2% |
