Discovery Elementary School

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Discovery Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
1506 S Discovery Ave,  Sioux Falls, SD
Sioux Falls School District
4.8
4.3
873 Students
B+
Niche Grade

School Details

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Math Proficiency
62%
Reading Proficiency
60%

Niche Grade

B+
Academics
A-
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
60%
Math Proficiency
62%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
17:1
Teachers
50
Full Time Teachers
50
Teachers in First or Second Year
3.5%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
11.2%
State Average
29.3%
Science
8.7%
State Average
21.3%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
569:1

Student Diversity

Male
51.3%
Female
48.7%
White
80.1%
Black
5.8%
Hispanic
5.8%
Two or more races
4.7%
Native American
2.9%
Asian or Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.8 4 Reviews
4.0 Niche User
2/4/2016
I feel very safe and secure at Discovery.
GreatSchools Reviews
4.3 3 Reviews
5.0 parent
1/10/2017
Our two kids have had great experiences at Discovery. The teachers, counselor, and administrators are all top notch in my opinion. For the largest elementary school in South Dakota, it is impressive how well they run the school. Not sure why another reviewer thinks that the principal is nasty. That'...
3.0 parent
9/13/2013
Great teachers, nasty Principal. Conform or suffer. Very young parents with not much real world experience.
5.0 student
2/19/2009

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Discovery Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Sioux Falls, SD and is served by the Sioux Falls School District in South Dakota. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 873 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 17:1. Academic records show that 62% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 60% are proficient in reading. Discovery Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $359,178. Discover additional schools in the area, like Roosevelt High School, Jefferson High School, Career and Technical Education Academy, and more. Learn more about what Sioux Falls has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Discovery Elementary School.

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