Serving 523 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Discovery Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 78% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 523 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 32%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20% in VA
Math Proficiency
: 78% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 85% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
Discovery Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Discovery Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.72. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 85% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Discovery Elementary School?
523 students attend Discovery Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Discovery Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Discovery Elementary School?
Discovery Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Discovery Elementary School offer ?
Discovery Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Discovery Elementary School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: Prekindergarten-5
Enrollment: 523 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
Minority Enrollment: 32%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 78% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 85% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 70-74% (Top 20%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), VA Dept. of Education
