Serving 145 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Discover U ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 20-29% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 11-19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 80% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 145 students
- Minority Enrollment: 80%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 20-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Discover U ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Discover U's student population of 145 students has declined by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
145 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Discover U ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Discover U is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1464 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-29%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
59%
47%
Black
10%
6%
White
20%
35%
Hawaiian
3%
n/a
Two or more races
7%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
23%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Discover U's ranking?
Discover U is ranked #1464 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 11-19% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Discover U?
145 students attend Discover U.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Discover U students are Hispanic, 20% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Hawaiian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What grades does Discover U offer ?
Discover U offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Discover U part of?
Discover U is part of Kaizen Education Foundation DBA Discover U Element (91328) School District.
In what neighborhood is Discover U located?
Discover U is located in the Youngtown Terrace neighborhood of Youngtown, AZ.
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