Serving 656 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Discovery School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 31% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 656 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 51% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Discovery School serves the northern part of Vernal, UT, covering an area of approximately 15.9 square miles. Families within this zone typically drive 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
School Overview
Discovery School's student population of 656 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
656 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Showing 2012–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
Success for Every Student
School Rankings
Discovery School ranks within the top 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Discovery School is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.48. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#384 out of 957 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
51%
40%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)41%
43%
Showing 2011–2021. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)54%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2012–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
1%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
1%
Showing 2012–2025. Full 19-year historical data available below ↓
White
81%
69%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.4%
26.5%
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
23%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Discovery School's ranking?
Discovery School is ranked #384 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Discovery School often compared to?
Discovery Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ashley School, Naples School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Discovery School?
656 students attend Discovery School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of Discovery School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Discovery School?
Discovery School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Discovery School offer ?
Discovery School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Discovery School part of?
Discovery School is part of Uintah School District.
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