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Email BoardDiscovery Charter
4021 Teale Avenue, San Jose, CA 95117-3433
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 89th percentile among comparable California schools.
63.9% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
64.1% of students met California's math standard but is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 63.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 64.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 259/1,734 (85th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 117/1,735 (93rd percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 555 |
| Low-Income Students | 97 (17.5%) |
| English Learners | 95 (17.1%) |
Quick links
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Niche
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | Yes |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 0.3 points from last year and fell 2.9 points over the full period. Math rose 1.1 points from last year and fell 1.0 points over the full period.
•Math -1.0 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 56.4% to 73.2% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 15% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 32.0-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.
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English Learners vs English Native
0.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 69.8% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 86% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 36% to 73%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 55.9% to 75.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 7% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 35.3-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
13.8% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 67.4% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•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 compare within the district?
Discovery Charter is No. 3 in reading and No. 2 in 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 rank in California?
Discovery Charter ranks No. 259 of 1,734 in reading and No. 117 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 compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 3 in both subjects among 7 K–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 39.3% meet the reading standard and 37.1% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Discovery Charter compare with other schools in San Jose?
Discovery Charter is No. 5 in reading and No. 3 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 CharterThis school | 64.1% | 63.9% |
| Alpha: Cornerstone Academy Preparatory | 54.3% | 64.5% |
| Alpha: Jose Hernandez | 11.7% | 16.2% |
