Serving 902 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Discovery School Of The Arts ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 41% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 902 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 88%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 41% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Discovery School of the Arts serves the southwest part of Victorville, CA, encompassing an area of approximately 5.9 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 5 to 10 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 2.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Discovery School Of The Arts's student population of 902 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 34 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
902 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
34 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Motto
Safety, Honor, Integrity, Excellence, Leadership and Determination
School Rankings
Discovery School Of The Arts ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Discovery School Of The Arts is 0.40, 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
#2823 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
2%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
76%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Black
8%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
White
12%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
2%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.9%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 25-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Discovery School Of The Arts's ranking?
Discovery School Of The Arts is ranked #2823 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Discovery School Of The Arts often compared to?
Discovery School Of The Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Mountain View Montessori Charter by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
41% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Discovery School Of The Arts?
902 students attend Discovery School Of The Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Discovery School Of The Arts students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 8% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Discovery School Of The Arts?
Discovery School Of The Arts has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Discovery School Of The Arts offer ?
Discovery School Of The Arts offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Discovery School Of The Arts part of?
Discovery School Of The Arts is part of Victor Elementary School District.
School Calendar
View the Discovery School Of The Arts yearly calendar below. Note key dates such as:
Event
Date
No School - Fall Break
November 23, 2026 (Monday)
No School - Fall Break
November 24, 2026 (Tuesday)
No School - Fall Break
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
No School - Fall Break
December 23, 2026 (Wednesday)
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