Serving 398 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Discovery School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 90% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 30%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 398 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 21%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 1% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 90% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 89% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Discovery School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Discovery School's student population of 398 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
Total Students
398 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Discovery School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,721 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Discovery School is 0.37, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#4 out of 1721 schools
(Top 1%)
(Top 1%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
90%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
89%
30%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
5%
13%
Black
7%
21%
White
79%
60%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
46%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Discovery School's ranking?
Discovery School is ranked #4 out of 1,721 schools, which ranks it among the top 1% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are Discovery School often compared to?
Discovery Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Mcfadden School Of Excellence by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
90% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% TN state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 30% TN state average).
How many students attend Discovery School?
398 students attend Discovery School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Discovery School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Discovery School?
Discovery School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Discovery School offer ?
Discovery School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
What school district is Discovery School part of?
Discovery School is part of Murfreesboro School District.
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