Serving 679 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Discovery Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 78% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 679 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 78% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Discovery Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Diversity
School Overview
Discovery Elementary School's student population of 679 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 53 teachers has declined by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
679 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Discovery Elementary School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Discovery Elementary School is 0.76, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.71. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#415 out of 1792 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
n/a
Asian
31%
7%
Hispanic
16%
18%
Black
11%
22%
White
33%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Discovery Elementary School's ranking?
Discovery Elementary School is ranked #415 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 78% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Discovery Elementary School?
679 students attend Discovery Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
33% of Discovery Elementary School students are White, 31% of students are Asian, 16% of students are Hispanic, 11% of students are Black, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Discovery Elementary School?
Discovery Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Discovery Elementary School offer ?
Discovery Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Discovery Elementary School part of?
Discovery Elementary School is part of Loudoun Co PBLC Schs School District.
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