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Discovery Elementary School

Public | PK-6 | 528 students

 

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Posted April 11, 2012

Very Happy with this Elementary!! :0) Wonderful Community and Neighborhood! Parent involvement is TOPS! Come "Discover" for yourself!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 2, 2011

My son is special needs we were called to school by his aid. When we arrived our son was frantic and told my wife that the principal had chocked and hit him. Since there were no marks and he is special needs the DA did not pursue. Even though the principles story changed SUBSTANTIALLY and multiple times the superintendent did not do anything or record anything so that this never happens again. PARENT BEWARE. DO NOT SEND YOUR SPECIAL NEEDS CHILD TO DISCOVERY!!!!
—Submitted by a parent


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About these ratings

The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Language Usage

The state average for Language Usage was 74% in 2011.

76 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
76%

2008

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 89% in 2011.

76 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%

2010

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

76 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Idaho used the Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and language usage, and in grades 5, 7 and 10 in science. The scores from the spring administration are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The grade 10 ISAT is a high school graduation requirement. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering the specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Idaho. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Idaho's state standards

Source: Idaho State Department of Education

Language Usage

The state average for Language Usage was 81% in 2011.

53 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.

53 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2011.

53 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
87%

2010

 
 
100%

2008

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Idaho used the Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and language usage, and in grades 5, 7 and 10 in science. The scores from the spring administration are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The grade 10 ISAT is a high school graduation requirement. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering the specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Idaho. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Idaho's state standards

Source: Idaho State Department of Education

Language Usage

The state average for Language Usage was 79% in 2011.

56 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

56 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
98%

2008

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 88% in 2011.

56 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
95%

2008

 
 
n/a
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2011.

56 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
59%

2010

 
 
65%

2008

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Idaho used the Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and language usage, and in grades 5, 7 and 10 in science. The scores from the spring administration are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The grade 10 ISAT is a high school graduation requirement. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering the specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Idaho. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Idaho's state standards

Source: Idaho State Department of Education

Language Usage

The state average for Language Usage was 75% in 2011.

53 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
80%

2008

 
 
n/a
Math

The state average for Math was 78% in 2011.

53 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%

2010

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
n/a
Reading

The state average for Reading was 88% in 2011.

53 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
n/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Idaho used the Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and language usage, and in grades 5, 7 and 10 in science. The scores from the spring administration are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The grade 10 ISAT is a high school graduation requirement. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering the specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Idaho. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

See Idaho's state standards

Source: Idaho State Department of Education

Language Usage

All Students92%
Female91%
Male93%
African Americann/a
Hispanic67%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged87%
Title In/a
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Math

All Students93%
Female91%
Male96%
African Americann/a
Hispanic75%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Title In/a
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students96%
Female97%
Male96%
African Americann/a
Hispanic83%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White98%
Economically disadvantaged92%
Title In/a
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Idaho used the Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and language usage, and in grades 5, 7 and 10 in science. The scores from the spring administration are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The grade 10 ISAT is a high school graduation requirement. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering the specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Idaho. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Idaho Department of Education. If there are fewer than 11 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Idaho's state standards

Source: Idaho State Department of Education

Language Usage

All Students83%
Female93%
Male72%
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
American Indiann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Title In/a
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Math

All Students87%
Female93%
Male80%
Asiann/a
Hispanic72%
American Indiann/a
White94%
Economically disadvantaged80%
Title In/a
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students87%
Female100%
Male72%
Asiann/a
Hispanic72%
American Indiann/a
White91%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Title In/a
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Idaho used the Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and language usage, and in grades 5, 7 and 10 in science. The scores from the spring administration are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The grade 10 ISAT is a high school graduation requirement. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering the specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Idaho. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Idaho Department of Education. If there are fewer than 11 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Idaho's state standards

Source: Idaho State Department of Education

Language Usage

All Students91%
Female100%
Male85%
Asiann/a
Hispanic89%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White92%
Economically disadvantaged84%
Title In/a
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Math

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Title In/a
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students100%
Female100%
Male100%
Asiann/a
Hispanic100%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White100%
Economically disadvantaged100%
Title In/a
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students59%
Female44%
Male70%
Asiann/a
Hispanic39%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White68%
Economically disadvantaged53%
Title In/a
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Idaho used the Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and language usage, and in grades 5, 7 and 10 in science. The scores from the spring administration are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The grade 10 ISAT is a high school graduation requirement. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering the specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Idaho. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Idaho Department of Education. If there are fewer than 11 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Idaho's state standards

Source: Idaho State Department of Education

Language Usage

All Students81%
Female80%
Male82%
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Title In/a
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Math

All Students83%
Female70%
Male91%
African Americann/a
Asiann/a
Hispanic71%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White88%
Economically disadvantaged72%
Title In/a
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students92%
Female90%
Male94%
Asiann/a
Hispanic79%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White97%
Economically disadvantaged88%
Title In/a
Special educationn/a
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2010-2011 Idaho used the Idaho Standards Achievement Test (ISAT) to test students in grades 3 through 8 and 10 in reading, math and language usage, and in grades 5, 7 and 10 in science. The scores from the spring administration are displayed on GreatSchools profiles. The grade 10 ISAT is a high school graduation requirement. The ISAT is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering the specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Idaho. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.

The different student groups are identified by the Idaho Department of Education. If there are fewer than 11 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Idaho's state standards

Source: Idaho State Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 73% 78%
Hispanic 21% 16%
Two or more races 5% 2%
American Indian/Alaska Native 0% 1%
Asian 0% 1%
Black 0% 1%
Hawaiian Native/Pacific Islander 0% 0%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 47%N/A45%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 21N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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2935 North Golden Rod Dr
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
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