Excellent
#42 of 3,778 schools in FL
Top 1% in state
Discovery Academy of Science
Elementary School · Pinellas · Dunedin, FL
A Pinellas charter elementary school where students score 22 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1120 CURLEW RD, Dunedin, FL 34698
- Math 86% vs FL 55% (2024)
- Reading 72% vs FL 53% (2024)
- 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Discovery Academy of Science score 79% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).
2024 FAST proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 79% across the 12-year record (2013–2024).
Show all 11 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 82% (multi-year average, 2014-2024) · reading/ELA 73% (multi-year average, 2013-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 31 test records from FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Discovery Academy of Science 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 Tampa map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 53Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 70Very Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,003/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dunedin), 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
$67,323
Median home value
$335,800
Median rent
$1,571/mo
College educated
35.8%
Homeownership
71.3%
Poverty rate
9.5%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 34698; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Plato Academy Palm Harbor Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.7 | K–8 | 1.2 mi | 353 | Compare → |
| San Jose Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | PK–5 | 1.4 mi | 335 | Compare → |
| Garrison-jones Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 598 | Compare → |
| Our Lady of Lourdes Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | PK–8 | 1.5 mi | 173 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Pinellas
- Schools in district
- 153
- Rank in district
- #5 of 148
- District spending per student
- $12,514NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 13.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Discovery Academy of Science is listed in PINELLAS; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Discovery Academy of Science
Discovery Academy of Science is a public elementary school in Dunedin, FL, part of Pinellas, serving approximately 661 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 15.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 out of 10 and ranks #42 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
What's said publicly about Discovery Academy of Science
Synthesized from public, attributable sources. Updated May 2026.Reviewed for accuracy.
Sources (1)
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Discovery Academy of Science
What grades does Discovery Academy of Science serve?
Discovery Academy of Science serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Discovery Academy of Science?
Discovery Academy of Science has an enrollment of approximately 661 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Discovery Academy of Science?
The student-teacher ratio at Discovery Academy of Science is 15.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Discovery Academy of Science rank in FL?
Discovery Academy of Science ranks #42 of 3,778 schools in FL.
What is Discovery Academy of Science's MySchoolScout rating?
Discovery Academy of Science has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.5 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 Academy of Science?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Discovery Academy of Science has 82% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2024) and 73% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2013-2024).
Is Discovery Academy of Science a charter school?
Yes, Discovery Academy of Science is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Discovery Academy of Science a Title I school?
No, Discovery Academy of Science is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Discovery Academy of Science?
35.6% of students at Discovery Academy of Science 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 – 8th
- Enrollment
- 661
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pinellas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.0%
- Phone
- (727) 369-6361
- Area population (ZIP 34698)
- 37,817
- Area average commute
- 23.9 min
- Area median age
- 58.1
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 · 2024 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. 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 FAST · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 FAST. 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 34698; 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, 2014-2024, multi-year average, 2013-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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