Discovery Charter Ii vs. Union Middle School
Should you attend Discovery Charter Ii or Union 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
School
Top Rankings
Discovery Charter Ii ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Union Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 526 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Discovery Charter Ii ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 68% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,052 students in grades 6-8, Union Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 77% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
6-8
Total Students
526 students
1,052 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
46 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
23:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#2089 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
#370 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
77%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
80%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
73%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
92
-
Grade 1 Students
64
-
Grade 2 Students
66
-
Grade 3 Students
62
-
Grade 4 Students
62
-
Grade 5 Students
61
-
Grade 6 Students
41
355
Grade 7 Students
44
333
Grade 8 Students
34
364
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
24%
39%
% Hispanic
23%
11%
% Black
6%
1%
% White
32%
40%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
15%
9%
Diversity Score
0.77
0.67
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
6%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
