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Discovery Elementary School

Public | PK-5 | 564 students

 
 
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Posted February 2, 2008

This school has been absolutely wonderful for our son and our family. I like that they have a program set up to help the kids work through problems so that there is no bullying on campus. Parent involvement is always welcome (wish there were more parents involved ) and the teachers have all been wonderful.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 25, 2007

I love how they are adding new playground equipment!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 23, 2006

We have a granddaughter in this school. We believe she is receiving Superior training. Mr. Dudley, Principal, truly loves these kids. Without a doubt this is one of the finest grade schools in the district.
—Submitted by Ron, a parent


Community ratings and reviews do not represent the views of GreatSchools nor does GreatSchools check their accuracy or verify the reviewers' identities. Use your discretion when evaluating these reviews.

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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.

104 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
81%

2010

 
 
74%

2008

 
 
82%
Math

The state average for Math was 89% in 2011.

104 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
91%

2008

 
 
98%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 89% in 2011.

104 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
88%

2008

 
 
94%
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.

91 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
76%

2010

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
87%
Math

The state average for Math was 83% in 2011.

91 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
86%

2008

 
 
90%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 87% in 2011.

91 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
84%

2010

 
 
90%

2008

 
 
88%
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.

101 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
84%

2008

 
 
81%
Math

The state average for Math was 81% in 2011.

101 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
80%

2010

 
 
85%

2008

 
 
86%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 88% in 2011.

101 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
90%

2010

 
 
94%

2008

 
 
89%
Science

The state average for Science was 67% in 2011.

100 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
75%

2010

 
 
72%

2008

 
 
70%
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 Students81%
Female83%
Male78%
African Americann/a
Hispanic67%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White81%
Economically disadvantaged70%
Title In/a
Special education18%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Math

All Students90%
Female88%
Male94%
African Americann/a
Hispanic83%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Title In/a
Special education46%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students91%
Female91%
Male91%
African Americann/a
Hispanic92%
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White90%
Economically disadvantaged83%
Title In/a
Special education46%
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 Students76%
Female91%
Male62%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White77%
Economically disadvantaged63%
Title In/a
Special education43%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Math

All Students84%
Female91%
Male77%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged75%
Title In/a
Special education57%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students84%
Female93%
Male74%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
American Indiann/a
White84%
Economically disadvantaged71%
Title In/a
Special education50%
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 Students80%
Female79%
Male82%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged64%
Title In/a
Special education54%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Math

All Students80%
Female77%
Male83%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White82%
Economically disadvantaged50%
Title In/a
Special education46%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students90%
Female89%
Male91%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White89%
Economically disadvantaged77%
Title In/a
Special education62%
Limited English proficiency (LEP)n/a
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students75%
Female70%
Male79%
Asiann/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
American Indiann/a
White78%
Economically disadvantaged45%
Title In/a
Special education50%
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 82% 78%
Hispanic 10% 16%
Two or more races 4% 2%
Asian 2% 1%
Black 2% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native 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 23%N/A45%
Source: NCES, 2010-2011

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 23N/A18
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

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2100 East Leigh Field Dr
Meridian, ID 83642
Phone: (208) 855-4090

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