Below Average
#785 of 990 schools in CT
Discovery Academy
Elementary School · Capitol Region Education Council · Wethersfield, CT
A Capitol Region Education Council elementary school where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
176 Cumberland Avenue, Wethersfield, CT 06109
- Math 32% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Discovery Academy score 37% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 44%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CT average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 18 points since 2019, to 37% in 2022, across a 9-year record (2014–2022).
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 47% (multi-year average, 2014-2022) · reading/ELA 54% (multi-year average, 2014-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 18 test records from CT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Discovery Academy 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 60Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 46Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,429/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Wethersfield), 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
$118,523
Median home value
$300,500
Median rent
$1,303/mo
College educated
54.5%
Homeownership
82%
Poverty rate
5.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 06109; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Charles Wright SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.2 | PK–6 | 0.4 mi | 265 | Compare → |
| Naylor/ccsu Leadership AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | PK–5 | 0.7 mi | 370 | Compare → |
| Alfred W. Hanmer SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–6 | 1.0 mi | 308 | Compare → |
| Corpus Christi SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–8 | 1.0 mi | 265 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Capitol Region Education Council
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #6 of 15
- District spending per student
- $29,950NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Discovery Academy is listed in Capitol Region Education Council; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Discovery Academy
Discovery Academy is a public elementary school in Wethersfield, CT, part of Capitol Region Education Council, serving approximately 522 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 14.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 out of 10 and ranks #785 of 990 schools in CT. State assessment records show 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Discovery Academy
What grades does Discovery Academy serve?
Discovery Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Discovery Academy?
Discovery Academy has an enrollment of approximately 522 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Discovery Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Discovery Academy is 14.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Discovery Academy rank in CT?
Discovery Academy ranks #785 of 990 schools in CT.
What is Discovery Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Discovery Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.6 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 Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Discovery Academy has 47% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022) and 54% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2022).
Is Discovery Academy a charter school?
No, Discovery Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Discovery Academy a Title I school?
No, Discovery Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Discovery Academy?
46.7% of students at Discovery Academy 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
- Pre-K – 5th
- Enrollment
- 522
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 37
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Connecticut Planning Region 1
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.4%
- Phone
- (860) 296-2090
- Area population (ZIP 06109)
- 27,180
- Area average commute
- 21 min
- Area median age
- 44.1
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 06109; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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