Discovery Community School vs. Emerson K-12
Should I attend Discovery Community School or Emerson K-12? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
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
Community Size
Emerson K-12 ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Graduation Rate
Community Size
Overview
Serving 65 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Discovery Community School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70-79% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Serving 65 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Emerson K-12 ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-59% (which is approximately equal to the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80-89% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is equal to the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
School Type
Alternative
Alternative
Grades Offered
K-6
K-12
Total Students
65 students
65 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
45% | 55%
Total Classroom Teachers
3 teachers
4 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#125 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
#384 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
70-79%
50-59%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-89%
80-89%
Graduation Rate
n/a
≥50%
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
11
5
Grade 1 Students
11
1
Grade 2 Students
9
6
Grade 3 Students
9
5
Grade 4 Students
12
2
Grade 5 Students
13
7
Grade 6 Students
-
4
Grade 7 Students
-
7
Grade 8 Students
-
8
Grade 9 Students
-
7
Grade 10 Students
-
3
Grade 11 Students
-
7
Grade 12 Students
-
3
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
3%
n/a
% Asian
26%
8%
% Hispanic
1%
5%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
65%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
8%
12%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.46
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
3%
15%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
