Serving 550 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Discovery Stem Academy ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Virginia for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 14% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 54%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35% (which is lower than the Virginia state average of 69%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Virginia state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 97% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the Virginia state average of 56% (majority Black).
Discovery Stem Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,792 schools in Virginia (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Discovery Stem Academy is 0.29, 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.
Discovery Stem Academy is ranked #1742 out of 1,792 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Virginia.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 54% VA state average), while 35% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 69% VA state average).
How many students attend Discovery Stem Academy?
550 students attend Discovery Stem Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
84% of Discovery Stem Academy students are Black, 7% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Discovery Stem Academy?
Discovery Stem Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Virginia state average of 14:1.
What grades does Discovery Stem Academy offer ?
Discovery Stem Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-5 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Discovery Stem Academy part of?
In what neighborhood is Discovery Stem Academy located?
Discovery Stem Academy is located in the South Newport News neighborhood of Newport News, VA. There are 14 other public schools located in South Newport News.
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