Serving 804 students in grades 6-8, Discovery Intermediate School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 804 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Discovery Intermediate School serves the west part of Kissimmee, FL, covering an area of approximately 47.1 square miles. Families typically have a drive of 10-15 minutes to the school, with an average distance of about 5 miles to the zone's edge and a furthest edge reaching 10.7 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Discovery Intermediate School's student population of 804 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
804 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Discovery Intermediate School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Discovery Intermediate School is 0.59, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3139 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
52%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
52%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
37%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
7%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)69.2%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Discovery Intermediate School's ranking?
Discovery Intermediate School is ranked #3139 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Discovery Intermediate School often compared to?
Discovery Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Renaissance Charter School At Poinciana, Bridgeprep Academy Osceola County by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Discovery Intermediate School?
804 students attend Discovery Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Discovery Intermediate School students are Hispanic, 37% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Discovery Intermediate School?
Discovery Intermediate School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Discovery Intermediate School offer ?
Discovery Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Discovery Intermediate School part of?
Discovery Intermediate School is part of Osceola School District.
School Reviews
2 10/10/2025
This school is HORRBLE. A girl got killed there 2 weeks ago.
4 10/10/2025
this looks like a good school they have stem,diversity,and free lunch
5 10/10/2025
This School is very good.
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