Discovery Elementary School vs. Coverdell Elementary School
Should you attend Discovery Elementary School or Coverdell Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Discovery Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Coverdell Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Diversity
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 415 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Discovery Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 45-49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 37% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Serving 286 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Coverdell Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-4
Total Students
415 students
286 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
31 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
9:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#763 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#368 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
50-54%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
45-49%
50-54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
n/a
n/a
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
72
57
Grade 1 Students
77
61
Grade 2 Students
90
65
Grade 3 Students
63
55
Grade 4 Students
66
48
Grade 5 Students
47
-
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
1%
% Hispanic
6%
5%
% Black
22%
16%
% White
63%
66%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
12%
Diversity Score
0.55
0.53
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
