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Discovery Middle School

Public | 6-8 | 787 students

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4 stars

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Posted February 19, 2012

I go to Discovery, its amazing. Our school is an MYP school. It stands for middle years program.


Posted June 1, 2009

I am on the fence and looking for other reviews. My daughter has ADHD and they have not been as sympathetic as I would have liked. The principal rocks! She even sponged out a spilled fusion V-8 out of my daughter's backpack. Her advice during a meeting as well was impressive and on the money.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted May 27, 2009

I've been going to this school since the 6th grade! it is a wonderful environment! the teachers are so sweet and everyone gets along! like at other school there are people that are judged because of their ethnicty but at discovery that doesn't exsist! well there is no better place to putyour students in except right here!
—Submitted by a student


Posted August 31, 2008

I'm going into 8th grade this year & I loved this school all the way through this year. It has some strict rules that no one agrees with that much & we have amazing teachers, & I sometimes I wish that discovery was like VSAA & was a 6-12 school! I love Discovery sooo much!
—Submitted by a student


Posted January 10, 2006

My son really likes Discovery Middle School. He has developed good friendships and chooses his friends wisely. He is surrounded by students from many ethnic and economic backgrounds which has been a good experience for him. The sports program is excellent and there are enough coaches for each student who wants to, to be on a team with no student cut. The after school programs are very good with many opportunities to choose from. The parent group is small, but active with regular monthly meetings. I am so impressed with the principal, she is very involved, caring and accessible. The band program is excellent with an outstanding director. We have had a very positive experience at Discovery.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted August 12, 2005

I think that discovery is one of the best middle schools you could attend I love it here and am going here for my 3rd year. The teachers are totally understanding and do their job well. especially the math and algebra teachers.
—Submitted by a student


Posted December 11, 2004

Discovery Middle School is the best middle school that my daughter has ever attended. The teachers are exelent and very helpful if parents have any concerns. The kids are very well behaved and well educated. Discovery Middle School seems like one of the best schools in the USA if you like the idea of your child succeding and having a great time doing so, I would highly recomend Discovery Middle School. In conclusion it is an 'A+' school.
—Submitted by Jade Campbell-Hill, a former student


Posted December 11, 2004

I am currently in the 6th grade going to Discovery Middle School. Discovery is perhaps one of the best things to every have happened to me! For one the teachers and staff are so intelligent and helpful if anyone ever needs it, and second all of the students that go here are very polite and well behaved! It is a very pleasent school expireience. As a matter of fact I thought I would never say this but I think that school should be longer! It is the most fun that I have ever had at school. All of my friends agree. This is a five star school! Thank you. Kymberlie
—Submitted by Kym Thomas, a student


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

The state average for Math was 62% in 2012.

276 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
51%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
38%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

277 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
56%
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 59% in 2012.

234 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
49%

2011

 
 
48%

2010

 
 
34%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 71% in 2012.

234 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
57%

2010

 
 
61%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 71% in 2012.

226 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
62%

2011

 
 
54%

2010

 
 
48%
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

The state average for Math was 56% in 2012.

248 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
52%

2011

 
 
47%

2010

 
 
52%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 67% in 2012.

250 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
68%

2011

 
 
67%

2010

 
 
69%
Science

The state average for Science was 66% in 2012.

249 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
56%

2011

 
 
41%

2010

 
 
36%
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

All Students51%
Female45%
Male56%
Black10%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander30%
Hispanic40%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White59%
Low income46%
Not low income63%
Special education16%
Not special education55%
Limited English23%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students52%
Female62%
Male44%
Black10%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander20%
Hispanic41%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White64%
Low income45%
Not low income71%
Special education23%
Not special education56%
Limited English10%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

All Students49%
Female49%
Male49%
Black55%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic33%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White55%
Low income38%
Not low income76%
Special education19%
Not special education54%
Limited English8%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students62%
Female73%
Male53%
Black64%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic47%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White68%
Low income55%
Not low income82%
Special education28%
Not special education69%
Limited English13%
Migrantn/a

Writing

All Students62%
Female76%
Male50%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic53%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White67%
Low income58%
Not low income73%
Special education36%
Not special education67%
Limited English29%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Math

All Students52%
Female50%
Male54%
Black36%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander62%
Hispanic37%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White59%
Low income45%
Not low income69%
Special education10%
Not special education58%
Limited English40%
Migrantn/a

Reading

All Students68%
Female75%
Male63%
Black82%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander62%
Hispanic50%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White75%
Low income63%
Not low income80%
Special education36%
Not special education73%
Limited English20%
Migrantn/a

Science

All Students56%
Female53%
Male59%
Black55%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islander46%
Hispanic40%
Native Americann/a
Pacific Islandern/a
White63%
Low income49%
Not low income72%
Special education43%
Not special education58%
Limited English40%
Migrantn/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used the Measurements of Student Progress (MSP) to test students in reading and math in grades 3 through 8, in writing in grades 4 and 7, and in science in grades 5 and 8. The MSP is a standards-based test, which means it measures how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 94% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 99% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Integrated Math 1

The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 97% in 2011.

23 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%
Integrated Math 2

The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 100% in 2011.

2011

 
 
n/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

The state average for Algebra I was 85% in 2012.

75 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
n/a
Biology I

The state average for Biology I was 96% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a
Geometry

The state average for Geometry was 99% in 2012.

19 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
95%

2011

 
 
n/a
Integrated Math 1

The state average for Integrated Math 1 was 97% in 2012.

2012

 
 
n/a

2011

 
 
100%
Integrated Math 2

The state average for Integrated Math 2 was 99% in 2011.

12 students were tested at this school in 2011.

2011

 
 
100%
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

Algebra I

All Students96%
Female95%
Male98%
Blackn/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanic91%
Multiracialn/a
Native Americann/a
White96%
Low income98%
Not low income94%
Special educationn/a
Not special education96%
Limited Englishn/a
Migrantn/a

Biology I

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Whiten/a
Low incomen/a
Not low incomen/a
Not special educationn/a

Geometry

All Students95%
Femalen/a
Male100%
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
White94%
Low incomen/a
Not low income100%
Not special education95%

Integrated Math 1

All Studentsn/a
Femalen/a
Malen/a
Asiann/a
Asian/Pacific Islandern/a
Hispanicn/a
Multiracialn/a
Whiten/a
Low incomen/a
Not low incomen/a
Not special educationn/a

Integrated Math 2

Femalen/a
Scale: % basic, level 3, or level 4

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Washington used End-of-Course (EOC) examinations to assess students in Algebra I, Geometry, Integrated Math I, Integrated Math II, and Biology. The EOC tests are standards-based, which means they measure how well students are mastering specific skills defined for each grade by the state of Washington. The goal is for all students to score at or above the state standard.

The different student groups are identified by the Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction. If there are fewer than 10 students in a particular group in a school, the state doesn't report data for that group.

See Washington's state standards

Source: Washington Office of Superintendent of Public Instruction

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 67% 64%
Hispanic 17% 16%
Black 7% 6%
Asian/Pacific Islander 4% 9%
Native American 3% 3%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
Students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch program 66%N/A42%
Special education 14%N/A13%
Transitional bilingual 3%N/A8%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Student-teacher ratio

  This school District averageState average
Students per classroom teacher 19N/A17
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher experience

  This school District averageState average
Average years educational experience 10N/A12
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010

Teacher education levels

  This school District averageState average
Master's degree or higher 59%N/A66%
Source: WA OSPI, 2009-2010
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800 East 40th St
Vancouver, WA 98663
Phone: (360) 313-3300

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