Discovery Academy

176 Cumberland Avenue
Wethersfield, CT 06109
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 522 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Discovery Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Connecticut for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Connecticut state average of 50%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Connecticut state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 53% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 522 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : Bottom 50% in CT
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Discovery Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Connecticut for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Discovery Academy's student population of 522 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(Supplemental Virtual)
Total Students
522 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
First Day of School
Mon. Aug 18, 2025

School Rankings

Discovery Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 939 schools in Connecticut (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Discovery Academy is 0.68, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CT)
#579 out of 939 schools
(Bottom 50%)
35-39%
41%
40-44%
50%
30-34%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
14:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
5%
Hispanic
49%
31%
Black
16%
12%
White
24%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
0.68
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
37%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Discovery Academy's ranking?
Discovery Academy is ranked #579 out of 939 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Connecticut.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
35-39% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% CT state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 50% CT state average).
How many students attend Discovery Academy?
522 students attend Discovery Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
49% of Discovery Academy students are Hispanic, 24% of students are White, 16% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Discovery Academy?
Discovery Academy has a student ration of 14:1, which is higher than the Connecticut state average of 12:1.
What grades does Discovery Academy offer ?
Discovery Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (Supplemental Virtual).
What school district is Discovery Academy part of?

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Prekindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 522 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 14:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 76%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • : 40-44% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CT Dept. of Education

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