Central Elementary vs Discovery Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 435 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary
Tracy · Public elementary · Grades K–5
491 students
Discovery Charter
Tracy · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
369 students
| Measure | Central Elementary Tracy, California | Discovery Charter Tracy, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 18 Lower 50% | 50 Top 50% |
| State rank | #4642 of 5,693 | #414 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #46206 of 50,301 | #7570 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 491 | 369 |
| Enrollment | 491 | 369 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 90.2% | 28.2% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 36% |
| city | Tracy | Tracy |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.4 vs 17.7).
- •Discovery Charter does better on math proficiency (36% vs 26%).
- •Discovery Charter does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 34%).
- •Discovery Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.2% vs 90.2%).
- •Central Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 23.1).
- •Central Elementary is the larger school with 491 students compared with 369.
- •Central Elementary is a public school while Discovery Charter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Central Elementary better than Discovery Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Charter ranks higher (50.4 vs 17.7 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Central Elementary and Discovery Charter?
About 435 m in a straight line, between Tracy and Tracy in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary: 491. Discovery Charter: 369. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary and Discovery Charter rank in California?
Central Elementary is 4642nd of 5,693 and Discovery Charter is 414th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).