Discovery Charter vs McKinley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Charter
Tracy · Charter middle · Grades 5–8
369 students
McKinley Elementary
Tracy · Public elementary · Grades K–5
436 students
| Measure | Discovery Charter Tracy, California | McKinley Elementary Tracy, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #414 of 1,334 | #4408 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7570 of 15,369 | #44981 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 369 | 436 |
| Enrollment | 369 | 436 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.2% | 83.3% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 33% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 26% |
| city | Tracy | Tracy |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.4 vs 19.8).
- •Discovery Charter does better on math proficiency (36% vs 26%).
- •Discovery Charter does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 33%).
- •Discovery Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.2% vs 83.3%).
- •McKinley Elementary does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 23.1).
- •McKinley Elementary is the larger school with 436 students compared with 369.
- •Discovery Charter is a charter school while McKinley Elementary 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 McKinley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Charter ranks higher (50.4 vs 19.8 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 McKinley Elementary?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Tracy and Tracy in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Charter: 369. McKinley Elementary: 436. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Charter and McKinley Elementary rank in California?
Discovery Charter is 414th of 1,334 and McKinley Elementary is 4408th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).