Serving 339 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Discovery Virtual K-8 School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 55-59% (which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 60-64% (which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 was lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment was 48% of the student body (majority Asian), which was higher than the Tennessee state average of 43% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Top Rankings
Discovery Virtual K-8 School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
339 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Overall Testing Rank
#123 out of 1761 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60-64%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
31%
2%
Hispanic
5%
15%
Black
7%
21%
White
52%
57%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Discovery Virtual K-8 School's ranking?
Discovery Virtual K-8 School is ranked #123 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Tennessee.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 60-64% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Discovery Virtual K-8 School?
339 students attend Discovery Virtual K-8 School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Discovery Virtual K-8 School students are White, 31% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Discovery Virtual K-8 School?
Discovery Virtual K-8 School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Discovery Virtual K-8 School offer ?
Discovery Virtual K-8 School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Discovery Virtual K-8 School part of?
Discovery Virtual K-8 School is part of Williamson County School District.
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