Discovery Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

730 Applewilde Dr, San Marcos, CA

Barham Discovery Community Neighborhood

San Marcos Unified School District

717 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Carrie Geldard

Student Teacher Ratio
26:1

Math Proficiency
78%

Reading Proficiency
80%

Academics

A+

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

80%

Math Proficiency

78%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio 26:1 Teachers 28	Full Time Teachers 28
Teachers in First or Second Year 10.8%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Student Diversity

Female 52.2%	Male 47.8%
White 44.8%	Hispanic 24.4%
Asian 16%	Two or more races 10.2%
Filipino 3.6%	Black 1%

School Rankings

#164 Best Public ES Teachers in California

Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

4/18/2023

2 of my children have gone through Discovery Elementary and we are so incredibly happy with the years there! Our kids are thriving and prepared for their futures and they have many staff and volunteers from Discovery to be thankful for! We are so fortunate to be in this great neighborhood with the m...

5.0 parent

4/18/2023

My second grader loves this school and so do I. They have incredible teachers and admin! Everyone here goes above and beyond for the kids!

5.0 parent

4/18/2023

AMAZING school. My child is now in 5th and we have been here since first. Watch year my son has had the best teacher for him. He is well prepared to go into middle school although I wish he could stay in Discovery forever. Next year I will miss Discovery family.

5.0 parent

4/17/2023

My 4 th grader is thriving here!!!! I am amazed at the compassion and expertise of the teachers. My child had a rough year last year at a different school and I am so glad we moved and are at Discovery!!! I can not say enough about how wonderful this school is.

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Average Home Value

$1,076,244

Median Lot Size

6,098 Sq Ft

% Renters

36%

Average Household Income

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% of College Grads

43.6%

Median Age

Average House Size

2,213 Sq Ft

% Commercial Property

53.5%

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California San Diego County San Marcos 92078 Barham Discovery Community

Discovery Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in San Marcos, CA and is served by the San Marcos Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 717 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 26:1. Academic records show that 78% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 80% are proficient in reading. Discovery Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,076,244. Discover additional schools in the area, like San Marcos High School, North Coastal Consortium Schools, Mission Hills High School, and more. Learn more about what San Marcos has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Discovery Elementary School.

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