Serving 114 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Discovery Charter Of Lancaster ranks in the top 50% of all schools in South Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the South Carolina state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the South Carolina state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the South Carolina state average of 52% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 114 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in SC
- Math Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Discovery Charter Of Lancaster ranks among the top 20% of public schools in South Carolina for:
Category
Attribute
Science Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Discovery Charter Of Lancaster's student population of 114 students has grown by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 7 teachers has declined by 22% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
114 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
7 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Discovery Charter Of Lancaster ranks within the top 50% of all 1,154 schools in South Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Discovery Charter Of Lancaster is 0.59, 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
#387 out of 1154 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
18%
13%
Black
19%
31%
White
59%
48%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
52%
67%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
3%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), SC Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Discovery Charter Of Lancaster's ranking?
Discovery Charter Of Lancaster is ranked #387 out of 1,154 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in South Carolina.
What schools are Discovery Charter Of Lancaster often compared to?
Discovery Charter Of Lancasteris often viewed alongside schools like Brooklyn Springs Elementary School, North Elementary School, Buford Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% SC state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% SC state average).
How many students attend Discovery Charter Of Lancaster?
114 students attend Discovery Charter Of Lancaster.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Discovery Charter Of Lancaster students are White, 19% of students are Black, 18% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Discovery Charter Of Lancaster?
Discovery Charter Of Lancaster has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher than the South Carolina state average of 14:1.
What grades does Discovery Charter Of Lancaster offer ?
Discovery Charter Of Lancaster offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Discovery Charter Of Lancaster part of?
Discovery Charter Of Lancaster is part of Lancaster 01 School District.
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