Serving 73 students in grades Kindergarten-3, Discovery Charter School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Wisconsin for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-79% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-59% (which is higher than the Wisconsin state average of 38%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the Wisconsin state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 33% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-3
- Enrollment: 73 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in WI
- Math Proficiency: 60-79% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Discovery Charter School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Discovery Charter School's student population of 73 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-3
Total Students
73 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Discovery Charter School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,991 schools in Wisconsin (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Discovery Charter School is 0.32, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.52. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#259 out of 1991 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-79%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-59%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
4%
Hispanic
11%
14%
Black
1%
9%
White
82%
67%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
21%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Discovery Charter School's ranking?
Discovery Charter School is ranked #259 out of 1,991 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Wisconsin.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% WI state average), while 40-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 38% WI state average).
How many students attend Discovery Charter School?
73 students attend Discovery Charter School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Discovery Charter School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Discovery Charter School?
Discovery Charter School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Wisconsin state average of 13:1.
What grades does Discovery Charter School offer ?
Discovery Charter School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-3
What school district is Discovery Charter School part of?
Discovery Charter School is part of Columbus School District.
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