Discovery Program At The Springs

163 Barium Dr
Statesville, NC 28677
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 25 students in grades Prekindergarten-12, Discovery Program At The Springs ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Carolina for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is equal to the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 25 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Top 50% in NC
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Discovery Program At The Springs ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:

School Overview

Discovery Program At The Springs's student population of 25 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-12
Total Students
25 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
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School Rankings

Discovery Program At The Springs ranks within the top 50% of all 2,617 schools in North Carolina (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Discovery Program At The Springs is 0.66, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (NC)
#1303 out of 2617 schools
(Top 50%)
<50%
51%
<50%
50%
Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
15:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
4%
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Hispanic
4%
20%
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Black
20%
25%
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White
52%
44%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
16%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in North Carolina.
0.66
This chart displays the diversity score of Discovery Program At The Springs and the public school average diversity score of North Carolina by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
84%
57%
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Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Discovery Program At The Springs's ranking?
Discovery Program At The Springs is ranked #1303 out of 2,617 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in North Carolina.
What schools are Discovery Program At The Springs often compared to?
Discovery Program At The Springsis often viewed alongside schools like Floyd L Knight Children Center, Conover Special Education, South Lexington Developmental Center by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 51% NC state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% NC state average).
How many students attend Discovery Program At The Springs?
25 students attend Discovery Program At The Springs.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Discovery Program At The Springs students are White, 20% of students are Black, 16% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Discovery Program At The Springs?
Discovery Program At The Springs has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 15:1.
What grades does Discovery Program At The Springs offer ?
Discovery Program At The Springs offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-12
What school district is Discovery Program At The Springs part of?
Discovery Program At The Springs is part of Iredell-Statesville Schools School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Special education school / Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 25 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Top 50%
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : <50% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NC Dept. of Education

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