Discovery Charter vs. Lucas Middle School
Should you attend Discovery Charter or Lucas Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
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Top Rankings
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Lucas Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Carolina for:
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Overview
Serving 332 students in grades 6-9, Discovery Charter 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 40% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 51% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black).
Serving 371 students in grades 6-8, Lucas Middle School ranks in the bottom 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 29% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 51%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 36% (which is lower than the North Carolina state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the North Carolina state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Carolina state average of 56% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-9
6-8
Total Students
332 students
371 students
% Male | % Female
58% | 42%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
36 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
10:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1289 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#2138 out of 2617 schools in NC
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
36%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
105
125
Grade 7 Students
100
111
Grade 8 Students
76
135
Grade 9 Students
51
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Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
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% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
10%
33%
% Black
33%
48%
% White
49%
13%
% Hawaiian
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% Two or more races
6%
5%
Diversity Score
0.64
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
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68%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
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2%
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