Discovery Charter vs Easterbrook Discovery
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Charter
San Jose · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
555 students
Easterbrook Discovery
San Jose · Public elementary · Grades K–8
952 students
| Measure | Discovery Charter San Jose, California | Easterbrook Discovery San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #601 of 5,693 | #445 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #8570 of 50,301 | #6744 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 555 | 952 |
| Enrollment | 555 | 952 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.5% | 22.2% |
| Students per teacher | 24.1 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 76% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 75% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Easterbrook Discovery scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.9 vs 74.0).
- •Easterbrook Discovery does better on math proficiency (75% vs 68%).
- •Easterbrook Discovery does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 72%).
- •Discovery Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.5% vs 22.2%).
- •Easterbrook Discovery does better on students per teacher (22.7 vs 24.1).
- •Easterbrook Discovery is the larger school with 952 students compared with 555.
- •Discovery Charter is a charter school while Easterbrook Discovery is a public 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 Discovery Charter better than Easterbrook Discovery?
On the Success Index (US), Easterbrook Discovery ranks higher (76.9 vs 74.0 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 Discovery Charter and Easterbrook Discovery?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Charter: 555. Easterbrook Discovery: 952. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Charter and Easterbrook Discovery rank in California?
Discovery Charter is 601st of 5,693 and Easterbrook Discovery is 445th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).