Discovery Elementary School

Discovery Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
4905 Rosedale St,  Gig Harbor, WA
Peninsula School District
2.5
290 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
David Brooks
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Math Proficiency
67%
Reading Proficiency
72%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
72%
Math Proficiency
67%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
16:1
Teachers
22
Full Time Teachers
22
Teachers in First or Second Year
0%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
71.9%
State Average
41.7%
Science
87.5%
State Average
49.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
357:1

Student Diversity

Male
52.2%
Female
47.8%
White
78.2%
Hispanic
11.1%
Two or more races
7.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
1.9%
Black
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
2.5 5 Reviews
2.0 parent
4/22/2018
Poor. School does not offer classes for student who lean more toward the creative side. They do not offer an art class, band, or chorus at at elementary level.
4.0 other
11/18/2015
We love Discovery. I had children at Purdy for 2 years and with the redistricting, were moved over to Discovery for 2 of my children. The open classroom plan had me nervous but the teachers have it down really well and I feel my girls are getting a great experience. The curriculum is standard and I...
1.0 parent
9/17/2014
I have two boys that love going to school here. But the school has adopted the common core curriculum. I was told they had no choice by one person, which is a lie. The schools are being paid by the federal government to start teaching from common core material which is designed to make kids literall...
parent
10/12/2010
Both of my son's teachers have been exceptional with handling multiple student personalities and needs, as well as delivering outstanding performance with presenting the curriculum. The staff at Discovery have all been more than helpful when we have needed them, and have always been super friendly.

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Discovery Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Gig Harbor, WA, in the Gig Harbor neighborhood, and is served by the Peninsula School District in Washington. The school has a total enrollment of 290 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 16:1. Academic records show that 67% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 72% are proficient in reading. Discovery Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $993,460. Discover additional schools in the area, like Peninsula Alternative Programs, Gig Harbor High School, Harbor Christian Schools, and more. Learn more about what Gig Harbor has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Discovery Elementary School.

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