Serving 214 students in grades Kindergarten-4, Discovery School At Four Corners ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Massachusetts for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25-29% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is lower than the Massachusetts state level of 12:1.
Minority enrollment is 15% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 46% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-4
- Enrollment: 214 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 11:1
- Minority Enrollment: 15%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MA
- Math Proficiency: 25-29% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Discovery School At Four Corners ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Massachusetts for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
School Overview
Discovery School At Four Corners's student population of 214 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-4
(offers virtual instruction)
(offers virtual instruction)
Total Students
214 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Discovery School At Four Corners ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,631 schools in Massachusetts (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Discovery School At Four Corners is 0.27, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1297 out of 1631 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
11:1
12:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
7%
Hispanic
11%
24%
Black
n/a
10%
White
85%
54%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
37%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Discovery School At Four Corners's ranking?
Discovery School At Four Corners is ranked #1297 out of 1,631 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Massachusetts.
What schools are Discovery School At Four Corners often compared to?
Discovery School At Four Cornersis often viewed alongside schools like Federal Street School, Newton School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25-29% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% MA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% MA state average).
How many students attend Discovery School At Four Corners?
214 students attend Discovery School At Four Corners.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
85% of Discovery School At Four Corners students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Discovery School At Four Corners?
Discovery School At Four Corners has a student ration of 11:1, which is lower than the Massachusetts state average of 12:1.
What grades does Discovery School At Four Corners offer ?
Discovery School At Four Corners offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-4 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Discovery School At Four Corners part of?
Discovery School At Four Corners is part of Greenfield School District.
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