Discovery Primary School
Tel:
(253) 517-1200
Discovery Primary School serves 632 students in grades Prekindergarten-1.
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 18:1.
Minority enrollment is 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Discovery Primary School places among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Discovery Primary School's student population of 632 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Prekindergarten-1 |
| Total Students | 632 students |
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| Gender % |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 41 teachers |
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School Comparison
The diversity score of Discovery Primary School is 0.74, which is more 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (WA) |
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 15:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 2% |
| Asian | 6% | 8% |
| Hispanic | 21% | 23% |
| Black | 5% | 4% |
| White | 43% | 54% |
| Hawaiian | 6% | 1% |
| Two or more races | 18% | 8% |
| All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.74 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 35% | 36% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Fife School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, WA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Discovery Primary School is Edgemont Junior High School (1.5 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Surprise Lake Middle School (0.1 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Endeavour Intermediate (0.1 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Milton Endeavour Intermediate Math: 43% | Reading: 40%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: 2-5 | 583 students10
0.1 miles
1304 17th Avenue
Milton, WA 98354
(253) 517-1400 0.1 2-5 583 - Milton Surprise Lake Middle School Math: 43% | Reading: 59%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-7 | 600 students10
0.1 miles
2001 Milton Way
Milton, WA 98354
(253) 517-1300 0.1 6-7 600 - Puyallup Northwood Elementary School Math: 60% | Reading: 64%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: K-6 | 457 students10
1.1 miles
9805 24th St E
Puyallup, WA 98371
(253) 841-8740 1.1 K-6 457 - Puyallup Hedden Elementary School Math: 62% | Reading: 58%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 2-5 | 567 students10
1.4 miles
11313 8th St E
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 517-1500 1.4 2-5 567 - Puyallup Edgemont Junior High School Math: 50% | Reading: 65%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: 6-9 | 496 students10
1.5 miles
2300 110th Ave E
Puyallup, WA 98372
(253) 841-8727 1.5 6-9 496
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