Serving 205 students in grades Kindergarten-5, The Discovery School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Tennessee for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55-59% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 31%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the Tennessee state average of 37%).
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Tennessee state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 41% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 205 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in TN
- Math Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
The Discovery School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Tennessee for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
The Discovery School's student population of 205 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 22 teachers has grown by 46% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
Total Students
205 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
22 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The Discovery School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,761 schools in Tennessee (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of The Discovery School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#174 out of 1761 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
31%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
37%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
40%
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
2%
Hispanic
9%
14%
Black
4%
21%
White
73%
59%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
11%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
45%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is The Discovery School's ranking?
The Discovery School is ranked #174 out of 1,761 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Tennessee.
What schools are The Discovery School often compared to?
The Discovery Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Centennial Elementary School, Dickson Elementary School, Oakmont Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55-59% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 31% TN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 37% TN state average).
How many students attend The Discovery School?
205 students attend The Discovery School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of The Discovery School students are White, 11% of students are Two or more races, 9% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Black, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of The Discovery School?
The Discovery School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Tennessee state average of 15:1.
What grades does The Discovery School offer ?
The Discovery School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is The Discovery School part of?
The Discovery School is part of Dickson County School District.
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