Serving 699 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 33%). 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 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 699 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 26:1
- Minority Enrollment: 66%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 15% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 15-19% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Discovery ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Discovery's student population of 699 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has grown by 8% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
699 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Discovery ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Discovery is 0.74, which is more 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
#7648 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
15%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
15-19%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
32%
56%
Black
18%
5%
White
34%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
12%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
81%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Discovery's ranking?
Discovery is ranked #7648 out of 9,602 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 33% CA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Discovery?
699 students attend Discovery.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
34% of Discovery students are White, 32% of students are Hispanic, 18% of students are Black, 12% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Discovery?
Discovery has a student ration of 26:1, 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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