Discovery Elementary vs High Tech Middle North County
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 Elementary
San Marcos · Public elementary · Grades K–5
717 students
High Tech Middle North County
San Marcos · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
341 students
| Measure | Discovery Elementary San Marcos, California | High Tech Middle North County San Marcos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #554 of 5,693 | #442 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #8009 of 50,301 | #7979 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 717 | 341 |
| Enrollment | 717 | 341 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.4% | 51.9% |
| Students per teacher | 26.6 | 17.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 32% |
| city | San Marcos | San Marcos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.9 vs 48.5).
- •Discovery Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 32%).
- •Discovery Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 60%).
- •Discovery Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.4% vs 51.9%).
- •High Tech Middle North County does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 26.6).
- •Discovery Elementary is the larger school with 717 students compared with 341.
- •Discovery Elementary is a public school while High Tech Middle North County 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 Discovery Elementary better than High Tech Middle North County?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Elementary ranks higher (74.9 vs 48.5 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 Elementary and High Tech Middle North County?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between San Marcos and San Marcos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Elementary: 717. High Tech Middle North County: 341. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Elementary and High Tech Middle North County rank in California?
Discovery Elementary is 554th of 5,693 and High Tech Middle North County is 442nd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).