Discovery Charter vs Vista Heritage Global Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 546 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
Vista Heritage Global Academy
Santa Ana · Charter middle · Grades 6–9
369 students
| Measure | Discovery Charter Tracy, California | Vista Heritage Global Academy Santa Ana, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 50 Top 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #414 of 1,334 | #1171 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #7570 of 15,369 | #14739 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–8 | Grades 6–9 |
| Students | 369 | 369 |
| Enrollment | 369 | 369 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.2% | 97% |
| Students per teacher | 23.1 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 35% |
| Math proficiency | 36% | 18% |
| city | Tracy | Santa Ana |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (50.4 vs 13.7).
- •Discovery Charter does better on math proficiency (36% vs 18%).
- •Discovery Charter does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 35%).
- •Discovery Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.2% vs 97%).
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 Vista Heritage Global Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Charter ranks higher (50.4 vs 13.7 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 Discovery Charter and Vista Heritage Global Academy?
About 546 km in a straight line, between Tracy and Santa Ana in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Charter: 369. Vista Heritage Global Academy: 369. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Charter and Vista Heritage Global Academy rank in California?
Discovery Charter is 414th of 1,334 and Vista Heritage Global Academy is 1171st of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).