Serving 487 students in grades Kindergarten-6, John Thomas School Of Discover ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 12% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 487 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 12%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in MO
- Math Proficiency: 75% (Top 1%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 85-89% (Top 1%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
John Thomas School Of Discover ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Missouri for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
John Thomas School Of Discover's student population of 487 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
487 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
John Thomas School Of Discover ranks within the top 5% of all 2,084 schools in Missouri (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of John Thomas School Of Discover is 0.22, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.50. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#28 out of 2084 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
43%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
85-89%
38%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
2%
Hispanic
5%
8%
Black
n/a
15%
White
88%
69%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
12%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is John Thomas School Of Discover's ranking?
John Thomas School Of Discover is ranked #28 out of 2,084 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Missouri.
What schools are John Thomas School Of Discover often compared to?
John Thomas School Of Discoveris often viewed alongside schools like Century Elementary School, High Pointe Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
75% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% MO state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% MO state average).
How many students attend John Thomas School Of Discover?
487 students attend John Thomas School Of Discover.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
88% of John Thomas School Of Discover students are White, 6% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of John Thomas School Of Discover?
John Thomas School Of Discover has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Missouri state average of 13:1.
What grades does John Thomas School Of Discover offer ?
John Thomas School Of Discover offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is John Thomas School Of Discover part of?
John Thomas School Of Discover is part of Nixa School District.
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