Serving 558 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Discovery School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 558 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Discovery School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Discovery School's student population of 558 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has declined by 26% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
558 students
![This chart displays total students of Discovery School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays total students of Discovery School by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/total_students/3000/2646/discovery-school-chart-baSyFNX.png)
Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings
Discovery School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Discovery School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1287 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
![This chart displays the overall school rank of Discovery School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the overall school rank of Discovery School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/overall_school_rank/3000/2646/discovery-school-chart-sKNgwO.png)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
35%
![This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Discovery School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Discovery School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/math_percent/3000/2646/discovery-school-chart-KTe9Ix.png)
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
40%
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Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
![This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Discovery School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Discovery School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/teacher_student_ratio/3000/2646/discovery-school-chart-7rRlmo.png)
American Indian
1%
5%
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Asian
4%
3%
![This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Discovery School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Discovery School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/asian_islander_ethnicity/3000/2646/discovery-school-chart-byUXDDa.png)
Hispanic
70%
47%
![This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Discovery School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Discovery School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/hispanic_students_ethnicity/3000/2646/discovery-school-chart-byUXDCz.png)
Black
9%
6%
![This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Discovery School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Discovery School and the percentage of Black public school students in Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/black_students_ethnicity/3000/2646/discovery-school-chart-9i6b3x.png)
White
13%
35%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
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![This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona. This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Arizona.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/state_ethnicity_school/3000/2646/discovery-school-chart-b42Wk4z.png)
![This chart displays the diversity score of Discovery School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data. This chart displays the diversity score of Discovery School and the public school average diversity score of Arizona by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.](http://images2.publicschoolreview.com/charts/diversity_score/3000/2646/discovery-school-chart-br6uq24.png)
Eligible for Free Lunch
76%
29%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
12%
2%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Discovery School's ranking?
Discovery School is ranked #1287 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Discovery School often compared to?
Discovery Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Desert Mirage Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Discovery School?
558 students attend Discovery School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
70% of Discovery School students are Hispanic, 13% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Discovery School?
Discovery School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Discovery School offer ?
Discovery School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Discovery School part of?
Discovery School is part of Glendale Elementary District (4271) School District.
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