Serving 700 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Discovery School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 700 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 18%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in UT
- Math Proficiency: 52% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 54% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
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Discovery School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Utah for:
Category
Attribute
Math Proficiency
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Discovery School's student population of 700 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
700 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
Discovery School ranks within the top 50% of all 975 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Discovery School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#356 out of 975 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)52%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)41%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)54%
45%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
13%
20%
Black
1%
1%
White
82%
71%
Hawaiian
n/a
2%
Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
25%
23%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education
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Discovery School is ranked #356 out of 975 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Discovery School often compared to?
Discovery Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ashley School, Naples School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% UT state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Discovery School?
700 students attend Discovery School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Discovery School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Discovery School?
Discovery School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 22:1.
What grades does Discovery School offer ?
Discovery School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Discovery School part of?
Discovery School is part of Uintah School District.
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