Discovery School vs. Ashley School
Should I attend Discovery School or Ashley 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 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
Ashley School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Overview
Serving 680 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 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). 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 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 541 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Ashley School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 18% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 28% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
680 students
541 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
23 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
23:1
24:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#356 out of 975 schools in UT
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#789 out of 975 schools in UT
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
18%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
114
95
Grade 1 Students
116
87
Grade 2 Students
112
94
Grade 3 Students
123
84
Grade 4 Students
107
89
Grade 5 Students
108
92
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
3%
% Asian
1%
1%
% Hispanic
12%
15%
% Black
1%
n/a
n/a
% White
83%
76%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
5%
Diversity Score
0.30
0.40
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
24%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
5%