Serving 706 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Discovery Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 706 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 63%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 53% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-34% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Discovery Elementary serves the northeast part of Bakersfield, CA, covering an area of approximately 2.4 square miles. Typically, families can expect a drive of 5-10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.2 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Discovery Elementary School's student population of 706 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 35 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
706 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
35 teachers
Showing 2013–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Discovery Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Discovery Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2835 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-34%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
6%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 33-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
51%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Black
2%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
White
37%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.1%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
48%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
18%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Discovery Elementary School's ranking?
Discovery Elementary School is ranked #2835 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Discovery Elementary School often compared to?
Discovery Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Endeavour Elementary School, Columbia Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Discovery Elementary School?
706 students attend Discovery Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
51% of Discovery Elementary School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Discovery Elementary School?
Discovery Elementary School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Discovery Elementary School offer ?
Discovery Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Discovery Elementary School part of?
Discovery Elementary School is part of Fruitvale Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is Discovery Elementary School located?
Discovery Elementary School is located in the Fruitvale neighborhood of Bakersfield, CA.
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