Discovery School

About Discovery School

Discovery School is an innovative learning environment that is designed to foster the development of the whole child. Our school provides a safe and nurturing environment for students to explore, create, and grow. We believe that each child is unique and should be given the opportunity to reach their full potential.
At Discovery School, we strive to provide an engaging and challenging curriculum that is tailored to meet the needs of each individual student. Our teachers use a variety of teaching methods to ensure that all students are able to understand and apply the material being taught. We also offer a wide range of extracurricular activities such as art, music, sports, and clubs to help students explore different interests and develop new skills.
At Discovery School, we believe in fostering a sense of community among our students, parents, and staff. We encourage our students to be active participants in their learning and to take ownership of their education. Our staff is dedicated to helping each student achieve success and reach their goals.
We invite you to come and visit Discovery School and experience the unique learning environment we provide.

Address:	7910 W Maryland Ave Glendale, AZ 85303
Phone:	(623) 237-4013
Site:	portals.gesd40.org
Grades:	K – 8
Enrollment:	467 students

Overview Discovery School

Discovery School serves 467 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
Discovery School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 12% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 32%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 24% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 39%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 64% (majority Hispanic).

Verdict on Discovery School

Discovery School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.The diversity score of Discovery School is 0.49, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school’s diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.