Mountain Discovery Charter School

Mountain Discovery Charter School

Charter Elementary, Middle School | Grade K-8
890 Jenkins Branch Rd N,  Bryson City, NC
3.2
193 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Mr Carter Petty
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Math Proficiency
47%
Reading Proficiency
57%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
A
Teachers
Source: Niche
Niche Grades

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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
57%
Math Proficiency
47%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
11
Full Time Teachers
11
Teachers in First or Second Year
5.8%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
44.1%
State Average
54.6%
Science
76.3%
State Average
68%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Student Diversity

Female
51.1%
Male
48.9%
White
77%
Native American
12.1%
Two or more races
8%
Black
1.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%
Hispanic
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.2 19 Reviews
2.0 student
8/13/2024
MAKE PE OPTIONAL, OR JUST MAKE IT HAVE OPTIONS ON WHAT TO DO. MY BODY CANNNOT PHYSICALLY HANDLE DOING ALL OF THAT AND I END UP BEING SORE FOR THE REST OF THE DAY, WHICH MAKES IT HARDER TO LEARN AND EXTREMELY UNCOMFORTABLE. FIX THAT, THAT'S ALL I ASK.(Yes I know that is all in capitals, that's becaus...
2.0 other
10/17/2023
As a former student, Faust, dear god I’m glad I left. Sorry to all the good teachers, but man I hear so many bad things about you now.
5.0 parent
1/25/2019
The staff truly care about each student and work very diligently to ensure everyone is treated fairly and given the best learning environment suited to the individuals need. We need more schools like this especially at the High School level!
5.0 parent
8/5/2018
Excellent! My daughter loves it and so do I!

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Mountain Discovery Charter School is a charter school for students in grades K-8 located at 890 Jenkins Branch Rd N in Bryson City, in the Bryson City neighborhood. The school has a total enrollment of 193 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 47% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 57% are proficient in reading. Mountain Discovery Charter School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $422,149. Discover additional schools in the area, like Cherokee Extension School, Swain County Middle School, Grace Christian Academy, and more. Learn more about what Bryson City has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Mountain Discovery Charter School.

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