Discovery Elementary vs Pivot Charter School - San Diego II
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 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
Pivot Charter School - San Diego II
San Marcos · Charter other · Grades K–12
90 students
| Measure | Discovery Elementary San Marcos, California | Pivot Charter School - San Diego II San Marcos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 75 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #554 of 5,693 | – |
| National rank | #8009 of 50,301 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 717 | 90 |
| Enrollment | 717 | 90 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 17.4% | 44.4% |
| Students per teacher | 26.6 | 11.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 66% | 15% |
| city | San Marcos | San Marcos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Elementary does better on math proficiency (66% vs 15%).
- •Discovery Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 54.5%).
- •Discovery Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (17.4% vs 44.4%).
- •Pivot Charter School - San Diego II does better on students per teacher (11.3 vs 26.6).
- •Discovery Elementary is the larger school with 717 students compared with 90.
- •Discovery Elementary is a public school while Pivot Charter School - San Diego II 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 Pivot Charter School - San Diego II?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Discovery Elementary and Pivot Charter School - San Diego II?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between San Marcos and San Marcos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Elementary: 717. Pivot Charter School - San Diego II: 90. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Elementary and Pivot Charter School - San Diego II rank in California?
Discovery Elementary is 554th of 5,693 and Pivot Charter School - San Diego II is unranked among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).