Serving 65 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Discovery Community School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 65 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 35%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Discovery Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Community Size
School Overview
Discovery Community School's student population of 65 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
65 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Discovery Community School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,052 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Discovery Community School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.68. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#125 out of 2052 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)70-79%
50%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)80-89%
61%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
26%
9%
Hispanic
1%
25%
Black
n/a
5%
White
65%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
8%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Discovery Community School's ranking?
Discovery Community School is ranked #125 out of 2,052 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Discovery Community School often compared to?
Discovery Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Emerson K-12 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70-79% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 50% WA state average), while 80-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 61% WA state average).
How many students attend Discovery Community School?
65 students attend Discovery Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
65% of Discovery Community School students are White, 26% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Discovery Community School?
Discovery Community School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 16:1.
What grades does Discovery Community School offer ?
Discovery Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Discovery Community School part of?
Discovery Community School is part of Lake Washington School District.
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