Serving 898 students in grades 6-8, Discovery Intermediate School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Discovery Intermediate School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,704 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Discovery Intermediate School is 0.56, 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.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Discovery Intermediate School?
898 students attend Discovery Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Discovery Intermediate School students are Hispanic, 32% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Discovery Intermediate School?
Discovery Intermediate School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Discovery Intermediate School offer ?
Discovery Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Discovery Intermediate School part of?
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