Discovery Elementary School vs. Columbia Elementary School
Should I attend Discovery Elementary School or Columbia Elementary School? 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
Overview
Serving 714 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Discovery Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 60% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 578 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Columbia Elementary School ranks in the top 50% 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 47% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 51% (which is equal to the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
714 students
578 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
27 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Test Scores
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
51%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
113
103
Grade 1 Students
93
85
Grade 2 Students
101
90
Grade 3 Students
102
64
Grade 4 Students
101
83
Grade 5 Students
112
63
Grade 6 Students
92
90
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
1%
% Asian
8%
6%
% Hispanic
46%
48%
% Black
2%
3%
% White
40%
35%
% Hawaiian
n/a
2%
% Two or more races
3%
5%
Diversity Score
0.63
0.65
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
44%
44%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
18%