Serving 662 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Discovery ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 15% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 662 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 96%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Discovery serves the southeast part of Lancaster, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 1 square mile. Most families can expect a typical drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the zone located about 1.4 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Discovery's student population of 662 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
662 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Rankings
Discovery ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Discovery is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7795 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
75%
56%
Black
18%
5%
White
4%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)45.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Discovery's ranking?
Discovery is ranked #7795 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Discovery often compared to?
Discoveryis often viewed alongside schools like Tierra Bonita Elementary School, Columbia Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
15% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Discovery?
662 students attend Discovery.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
75% of Discovery students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 4% of students are White, and 3% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Discovery?
Discovery has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Discovery offer ?
Discovery offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Discovery part of?
Discovery is part of Lancaster Elementary School District.
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