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Discovery School of the Arts

Elementary School · Victor Elementary · Victorville, CA

A Victor Elementary elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.

12219 Second Ave., Victorville, CA 92395

  • Math 41% vs CA 38% (2024)
  • Reading 54% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 26.9:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.8Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.82 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.5Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency40.7% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency54.5% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+11.7 pts
Overall Proficiency48% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)32% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+15.2 pts
Adjusted Percentile77th
Resources & Environment3.3Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio26.9:1
District spending per student$16,637
Chronic Absenteeism24.6%

Students at Discovery School of the Arts score 48% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 32%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency41%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
38%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency54%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 23 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 48% recently.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
71%
ELA
70%
2010
Math
75%
ELA
69%
2011
Math
70%
ELA
71%
2012
Math
70%
ELA
63%
2014
Math
34%
ELA
47%
2015
Math
40%
ELA
60%
2016
Math
34%
ELA
55%
2017
Math
35%
ELA
55%
2018
Math
43%
ELA
55%
2019
Math
43%
ELA
55%
2022
Math
42%
ELA
55%
2024
Math
41%
ELA
54%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 48% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

74.4%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Discovery School of the Arts sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 14Car-Dependent
  • Transit 22Minimal Transit
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • City Safety: High3,192/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Victorville), 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

$57,407

Median home value

$335,900

Median rent

$1,478/mo

College educated

15%

Homeownership

52.8%

Poverty rate

22.1%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92395; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Liberty ElementaryEnrollment path unverified3.5K–60.4 mi979Compare →
Kindercare Learning CenterPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K1.5 mi14Compare →
Morgan Kincaid PreparatoryEnrollment path unverified2.8K–51.5 mi743Compare →
Park View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified3.3K–61.5 mi819Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Victor Elementary

Schools in district
19
Rank in district
#5 of 18
District spending per student
$16,637NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
23.7%Census SAIPE · 2024

Discovery School of the Arts is listed in Victor Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Discovery School of the Arts

Discovery School of the Arts is a public elementary school in Victorville, CA, part of Victor Elementary, serving approximately 913 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 26.9:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #6,322 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Discovery School of the Arts

What grades does Discovery School of the Arts serve?

Discovery School of the Arts serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Discovery School of the Arts?

Discovery School of the Arts has an enrollment of approximately 913 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Discovery School of the Arts?

The student-teacher ratio at Discovery School of the Arts is 26.9:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Discovery School of the Arts rank in CA?

Discovery School of the Arts ranks #6,322 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Discovery School of the Arts's MySchoolScout rating?

Discovery School of the Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 of the Arts?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Discovery School of the Arts has 48% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Discovery School of the Arts a charter school?

No, Discovery School of the Arts is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Discovery School of the Arts a Title I school?

No, Discovery School of the Arts is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Discovery School of the Arts?

74.4% of students at Discovery School of the Arts qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)

Grades
Kindergarten – 6th
Enrollment
913
Student-Teacher Ratio
26.9:1
Teachers (FTE)
34
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
San Bernardino County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
24.6%
Area population (ZIP 92395)
49,323
Area average commute
36.4 min
Area median age
33.1
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 · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
Reading/ELA proficiency
State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
  • Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
  • Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
  • 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 92395; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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