The Tracy Learning Center is a charter school located in Tracy, California, USA. Serving students in grades K–12, it was founded in 2001 and had an enrollment of 125 students. Charter status was awarded in June 2002.
Serving 369 students in grades 5-8, Discovery Charter ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 82% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 5-8
- Enrollment: 369 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 82%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Discovery Charter's student population of 369 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-8
Total Students
369 students
Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
Year Founded
2001
School Calendar
School Rankings
Discovery Charter ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Discovery Charter is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4982 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
18%
12%
Hispanic
55%
56%
Black
4%
5%
White
18%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Discovery Charter's ranking?
Discovery Charter is ranked #4982 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 40% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Discovery Charter?
369 students attend Discovery Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Discovery Charter students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Asian, 18% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Discovery Charter?
Discovery Charter has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Discovery Charter offer ?
Discovery Charter offers enrollment in grades 5-8
What school district is Discovery Charter part of?
Discovery Charter is part of Discovery Charter School District.
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