Serving 542 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Discovery Academy Of Science ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 79% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 14:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Discovery Academy Of Science ranks within the top 5% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Discovery Academy Of Science is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Discovery Academy of Science is a tuition-free, A school in
Pinellas County that focuses on STEM+R curriculum: Science,
Technology, Engineering, Mathematics + Reading.
Individual Attention -- Making Sure Students "GET IT"
Low student-to-teacher ratio and support, even free tutoring
(if needed)
Hands-on learning in regular classes and lab-settings, where
young minds get inspired
Innovative instructional methods that have proven track
records
Regular evaluation to insure students don`t get behind or
aren`t being held back -- using the best evaluational resources
available, includingMAP Testing (Measures of Academic Progress)
from NWEA (The Northwest Evaluation Association, a national leader,
approved by the State of Florida.)
We work hard to make sure our graduates are prepared for the
future. One of the major requirements is to help students learn how
to learn to have critical thinking and communication skills
necessary for success in the world of tomorrow.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
85% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Discovery Academy Of Science?
542 students attend Discovery Academy Of Science.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Discovery Academy Of Science students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Black, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Discovery Academy Of Science?
Discovery Academy Of Science has a student ration of 14:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Discovery Academy Of Science offer ?
Discovery Academy Of Science offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Discovery Academy Of Science part of?
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