Serving 632 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Discovery School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 19% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 632 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 20-24% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Discovery School's student population of 632 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has declined by 14% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
632 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Discovery School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,956 schools in Arizona (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 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1287 out of 1956 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
35%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
24%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
4%
3%
Hispanic
79%
48%
Black
7%
6%
White
7%
34%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
97%
40%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
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Frequently Asked Questions
What is Discovery School's ranking?
Discovery School is ranked #1287 out of 1,956 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Discovery School often compared to?
Discovery Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Desert Mirage Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% AZ state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Discovery School?
632 students attend Discovery School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
79% of Discovery School students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are White, 4% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Discovery School?
Discovery School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Discovery School offer ?
Discovery School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Discovery School part of?
Discovery School is part of Glendale Elementary District (4271) School District.
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