Discovery Elementary School
Tel:
(661)589-7336
- Discovery Elementary School serves 821 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 51% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 61% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Discovery Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Discovery Elementary School's student population of 821 students has declined by 6% 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 | 821 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 35 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Discovery Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has decreased from 26:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Discovery Elementary School is 0.62, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #1740 out of 9,595 schools (Top 20%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 51% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 61% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 35% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 6% |
| White | 51% | 24% |
| Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.62 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 27% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 11% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fruitvale Elementary School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Discovery Elementary School is Centennial High School (0.7 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Fruitvale Junior High School (2.0 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is William B. Bimat Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Bakersfield Centennial High School Grades: 9-12 | 2001 students
0.7 miles
8601 Hageman Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661)588-8601 0.7 9-12 2001 - Bakersfield William B. Bimat Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 597 students
1.0 miles
8600 N.shore Dr.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661)387-7080 1.0 K-6 597 - Bakersfield Olive Drive Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 569 students
1.1 miles
7800 Darrin Ave.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661)387-7040 1.1 K-6 569 - Bakersfield Vista West Continuation High School Alternative School
Grades: 9-12 | 272 students
1.1 miles
7115 Rosedale Hwy.
Bakersfield, CA 93308
(661)589-4242 1.1 9-12 272 - Bakersfield Endeavour Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 785 students
1.3 miles
9300 Meacham Rd.
Bakersfield, CA 93312
(661)588-3550 1.3 K-6 785
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