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Discovery School

Public | PK-8 | 516 students

 

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Posted September 4, 2011

All 3 of my children attend this school and they love it! It truely is a "Hands on Minds on Learning" experience.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 26, 2011

My one son started attending this school last year. The teachers that he had were great and went above and beyond the call of duty. I have another child that attends a different public school and to see the degree of difference is a disappointment. I wish that both of my children could attend Discovery school. If not one of the best it is the best public school in the city of Buffalo.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted December 31, 2008

Discovery is a wonderful school, it's the best choice I ever made for my child. The teachers go above and beyond the call of duty. The principal is right on top of things and should be commended for the job she does. The district should take pride in Discovery school because it's top notch.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 25, 2007

this school is great and i think the parent who wrote other wise must have a child in trouble. The principle is fair and won't take any garbage that is the way it should be...I had a child at a catholic school that could have used our principle for one day to straighten things out. Parents need to get with the program and pay more attention to thier kids school work and lives
—Submitted by a parent


Posted November 7, 2007

Discovery School has and continues to make great strides as others remain stagnant or take steps backwards. I have never nor have I heard of any problems with the principle. I believe the 2 comments concerning this are from one unhappy, and dare I say unreasonable parent. The education your child receives is top notch. When my son transferred from Catholic school, it took him 2 years to catch up, but now he is on the honor roll. Discovery now has a track team & basketball team. They also have a baseball and hockey team in the works. A+++
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 11, 2007

The school is great but the principal does have a real problem in the way she deals with parents.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted October 2, 2007

I am astounded to hear about the last comment. As a parent of children at Discovery School #67 I have never had a negative experience in all my years involved with the school. The staff is always supportive and professional. The test scores are among the highest in the city. From what I understand, the waiting list is a mile long- you are fortunate to have the opportunity to send your children there.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted September 26, 2007

This school is terrible. From day one we had problems with the teacher & principal. They were unwilling to work with us. Teachers for pre-K are the worst. Also, I was disgusted at the way the principal treated the parents. Do your kids a favor & don't send them there. Check into charter schools... they are well worth it!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted March 13, 2006

great school, great location in south buffalo, also services kaisertown... full day pre-k to grade 7 for 2006-07 school year...school just reopended after undergoing $14 million in renovations...programs and facilities match any suburban community.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted February 5, 2006

Excellent school. Teachers go out of their way to ensure student success. They've really began to add extra curricular activities since school was moved to its permant home. Couldn't be happier with the quality and caring at Discovery School.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 31, 2005

excellent program with qualified, caring teachers. Very involved families. Great learning environment!! Increasing amount of extracurricular activities. Broad selection of clubs for children to enrich their education.
—Submitted by 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.
English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 56% in 2012.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
56%
Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

59 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
63%

2011

 
 
64%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 60% in 2012.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
60%

2011

 
 
74%
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

58 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
66%

2011

 
 
70%
Science

The state average for Science was 88% in 2011.

60 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
93%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 58% in 2012.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
79%

2011

 
 
48%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2012.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
83%

2011

 
 
83%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 55% in 2012.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
67%

2011

 
 
63%
Math

The state average for Math was 66% in 2012.

48 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
73%

2011

 
 
63%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 53% in 2012.

56 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
50%
Math

The state average for Math was 65% in 2012.

57 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
70%

2011

 
 
65%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

English Language Arts

The state average for English Language Arts was 47% in 2012.

45 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
51%
Math

The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

45 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
53%
Science

The state average for Science was 69% in 2011.

53 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
83%
Scale: % proficient or advanced

About the tests


In 2011-2012 New York used the New York State Assessments to test students in grades 3 through 8 in English language arts and math, and in grades 4 and 8 in science. The results for English language arts and math are displayed on GreatSchools profiles and the science results will be added when they are released in the Fall of 2013. The tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of New York. The goal is for 90% of students to meet or exceed grade-level standards on the tests.

See New York's state standards

Source: New York State Education Department

Breaking down the GreatSchools Rating

GreatSchools Ratings are based on the most recent standardized test results for schools. Use the breakdown ratings below to compare types of students at this school. Learn more »


Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 83% 49%
Hispanic 8% 22%
Black 6% 19%
Two or more races 2% 1%
American Indian/Alaska Native 1% 1%
Asian 1% 8%
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 142%N/A48%
Limited English proficient 20%N/A7%
Source: 1 NCES, 2010-2011
Source: 2 NYSED, 2007-2008

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per FTE teacher 15N/A13
Source: NCES, 2008-2009

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Fewer than 3 years experience 0%N/A10%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree and above 36%N/A33%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

Teacher credentials

  This school District averageState average
Teachers with no valid teaching certificate 1%N/A5%
Source: NYSED, 2007-2008

School basics

School Leader's name
  • Mary Jo Conrad

Resources

Extra learning resources offered
  • Title I Targeted Assistance program (TAS)
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911 Abbott Rd
Buffalo, NY 14220
Phone: (716) 816-4922

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