Discovery Bay Elementary School
Discovery Bay Elementary School serves 469 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Discovery Bay Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Discovery Bay Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
School Overview
Discovery Bay Elementary School's student population of 469 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 19 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 469 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 19 teachers |
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School Comparison
Discovery Bay Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Discovery Bay Elementary School is 0.61, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1895 out of 9602 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 53% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 65% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 25:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 2% | 1% |
| Asian | 3% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 29% | 54% |
| Black | 5% | 5% |
| White | 55% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 2% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.61 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 37% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Byron Union Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Discovery Bay Elementary School is Vista Oaks Charter (3.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Excelsior Middle School (2.9 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Timber Point Elementary School (1.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Discovery Bay Timber Point Elementary School Math: 45% | Reading: 51%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 537 students10
1.3 miles
40 Newbury Ln.
Discovery Bay, CA 94505
(925) 809-7550 1.3 K-5 537 - Byron Excelsior Middle School Math: 44% | Reading: 53%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-8 | 580 students10
2.9 miles
14301 Byron Hwy.
Byron, CA 94514
(925) 809-7530 2.9 6-8 580 - Lodi Vista Oaks Charter Charter School
Math: 17% | Reading: 35%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-12 | 739 students10
3.5 miles
14301 Byron Hwy.
Lodi, CA 95242
(209) 365-4060 3.5 K-12 739 - Brentwood Garin Elementary School Math: 46% | Reading: 59%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: K-5 | 607 students10
5.4 miles
250 First St.
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 513-6370 5.4 K-5 607 - Brentwood Edna Hill Middle School Math: 50% | Reading: 53%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 6-8 | 1,010 student10
5.6 miles
140 Birch St.
Brentwood, CA 94513
(925) 513-6440 5.6 6-8 1,010
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