Serving 513 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Discovery Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 513 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in VA
- Math Proficiency: 78% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 85% (Top 20%)
- 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
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Discovery Elementary School's student population of 513 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-5
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
513 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Discovery Elementary School ranks within the top 20% 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 0.50, which is less 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
#183 out of 1792 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
78%
54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
85%
69%
Student : Teacher Ratio
16:1
14:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
6%
7%
Hispanic
9%
18%
Black
2%
22%
White
69%
46%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
7%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
2%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
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 #183 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Virginia.
What schools are Discovery Elementary School often compared to?
Discovery Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Jamestown Elementary School, Tuckahoe Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Discovery Elementary School?
513 students attend Discovery Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Discovery Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Discovery Elementary School?
Discovery Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is higher 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 Arlington Co PBLC Schs School District.
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