Discovery Lab School vs. Gilbert Elementary School
Should I attend Discovery Lab School or Gilbert 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
Top Rankings
Discovery Lab School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Gilbert Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:
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Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 280 students in grades 1-8, Discovery Lab School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 401 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Gilbert Elementary School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 50%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45% (which is lower than the Washington state average of 61%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Washington state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
1-8
K-5
Total Students
280 students
401 students
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
30 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1238 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
#1654 out of 2052 schools in WA
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
45%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
-
83
Grade 1 Students
32
62
Grade 2 Students
35
53
Grade 3 Students
44
71
Grade 4 Students
46
67
Grade 5 Students
46
65
Grade 6 Students
22
-
Grade 7 Students
28
-
Grade 8 Students
27
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
3%
% Asian
n/a
n/a
% Hispanic
67%
67%
% Black
n/a
n/a
% White
29%
28%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
2%
Diversity Score
0.47
0.48
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
63%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
3%