Serving 71 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Discovery Community School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-89% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-79% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 53% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Quick Facts (2026)
- School Type: Alternative school
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 71 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 52%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in WA
- Math Proficiency: 80-89% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 70-79% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Discovery Community School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Discovery Community School's student population of 71 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 3 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
71 students
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
Year Founded
1994
School Motto
Every Student Future Ready: Prepared for College, Prepared for the Global Workplace, Prepared for Personal Success
School Rankings
Discovery Community School ranks within the top 10% of all 2,088 schools in Washington (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Discovery Community School is 0.65, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.69. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#122 out of 2088 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
53%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
49%
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
32%
9%
Hispanic
6%
27%
Black
1%
5%
White
48%
47%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
13%
9%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)12.7%
34.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), WA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Discovery Community School's ranking?
Discovery Community School is ranked #122 out of 2,088 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Washington.
What schools are Discovery Community School often compared to?
Discovery Community Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Henry David Thoreau Elementary School, Emerson K-12 by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% WA state average), while 70-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% WA state average).
How many students attend Discovery Community School?
71 students attend Discovery Community School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Discovery Community School students are White, 32% of students are Asian, 13% of students are Two or more races, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Discovery Community School?
Discovery Community School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Washington state average of 17:1.
What grades does Discovery Community School offer ?
Discovery Community School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Discovery Community School part of?
Discovery Community School is part of Lake Washington School District.
In what neighborhood is Discovery Community School located?
Discovery Community School is located in the Inglewood Finn Hill neighborhood of Kirkland, WA. There are 5 other public schools located in Inglewood Finn Hill.
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