Below Average
#1675 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Discovery School
Elementary School · Glendale Elementary District (4271) · Glendale, AZ
A Glendale Elementary District (4271) elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
7910 W MARYLAND AVE, Glendale, AZ 85303
- Math 19% proficient (2022)
- Reading 30% proficient (2022)
- 21.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Discovery School score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 25% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 47% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Discovery School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Phoenix map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 10Car-Dependent
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,171/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Glendale), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$75,077
Median home value
$286,800
Median rent
$1,476/mo
College educated
13.6%
Homeownership
62.2%
Poverty rate
14.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85303; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Mirage Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | PK–8 | 0.9 mi | 741 | Compare → |
| Sunset VistaEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 709 | Compare → |
| Challenger Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 880 | Compare → |
| Desert Garden Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.7 | PK–6 | 1.1 mi | 225 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Glendale Elementary District (4271)
- Schools in district
- 14
- Rank in district
- #11 of 14
- District spending per student
- $10,795NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Discovery School is listed in Glendale Elementary District (4271); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Discovery School
Discovery School is a public elementary school in Glendale, AZ, part of Glendale Elementary District (4271), serving approximately 632 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 21.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #1,675 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Discovery School
What grades does Discovery School serve?
Discovery School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Discovery School?
Discovery School has an enrollment of approximately 632 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Discovery School?
The student-teacher ratio at Discovery School is 21.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Discovery School rank in AZ?
Discovery School ranks #1,675 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Discovery School's MySchoolScout rating?
Discovery School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Discovery School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Discovery School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 47% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Discovery School a charter school?
No, Discovery School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Discovery School a Title I school?
No, Discovery School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 632
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 29
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 47.8%
- Phone
- (623) 237-4013
- Area population (ZIP 85303)
- 34,769
- Area average commute
- 31.2 min
- Area median age
- 30.1
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85303; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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