Serving 389 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Discovery School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 92% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 92% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 20% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Discovery School ranks within the top 1% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Discovery School is 0.35, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. 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?
92% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 92% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend Discovery School?
389 students attend Discovery School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
80% of Discovery School students are White, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Discovery School?
Discovery School has a student ration of 18:1, which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does Discovery School offer ?
Discovery School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6
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