Serving 111 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Discovery Plus Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-69% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-59% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025-26)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 111 students
- Minority Enrollment: 16%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 60-69% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-59% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Discovery Plus Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Discovery Plus Academy's student population of 111 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
111 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
n/a
School Motto
Where Passion Meets Education
School Rankings
Discovery Plus Academy ranks within the top 20% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Discovery Plus Academy is 0.28, 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
#256 out of 1921 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-69%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
40%
Student-Teacher Ratio
n/a
17:1
American Indian
n/a
5%
Asian
n/a
3%
Hispanic
13%
48%
Black
n/a
6%
White
84%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
9%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Discovery Plus Academy's ranking?
Discovery Plus Academy is ranked #256 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
60-69% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 50-59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Discovery Plus Academy?
111 students attend Discovery Plus Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Discovery Plus Academy students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What grades does Discovery Plus Academy offer ?
Discovery Plus Academy offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Discovery Plus Academy part of?
Discovery Plus Academy is part of Discovery Plus Academy (6357) School District.
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