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Discovery Oaks Elementary

Elementary School · Clay · Orange Park, FL

A Clay elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.

950 OAKLEAF PLANTATION PKWY, Orange Park, FL 32065

  • Math 77% vs FL 58% (2024)
  • Reading 65% vs FL 54% (2024)
  • 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress3.1Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data6
Annual Change-1.66 pts/yr
Data Period2018–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics9.0Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency77.2% (2024 FAST)
Reading/ELA Proficiency65.2% (2024 FAST)
Math vs. State Avg+16.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+10 pts
Overall Proficiency71% (2024 FAST, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)55% (model expectation from 2024 FAST)
vs. Expected+15.9 pts
Adjusted Percentile85th
Resources & Environment7.5Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio16.5:1
District spending per student$10,252
Chronic Absenteeism18.1%

Students at Discovery Oaks Elementary score 71% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 FAST proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. FL average.

Math Proficiency77%(2024 FAST)
School
State
58%(2024 FAST)
ELA Proficiency65%(2024 FAST)
School
State
54%(2024 FAST)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 9 points across the 7-year record (2018–2024) and has held near 71% recently.

Show all 6 years by subject
2018
Math
86%
ELA
75%
2019
Math
86%
ELA
75%
2020*
Math
74%
ELA
70%
2021*
Math
74%
ELA
70%
2022
Math
77%
ELA
70%
2024
Math
77%
ELA
65%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 78% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 69% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)

* 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 FL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

39%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Discovery Oaks Elementary 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 Jacksonville map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 11Car-Dependent
  • Bike 27Somewhat Bikeable
  • County Safety: Elevated982/100K

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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · county context, not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details

Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.

Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)

Median income

$92,842

Median home value

$278,500

Median rent

$1,675/mo

College educated

28%

Homeownership

74.3%

Poverty rate

10.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 32065; 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
Plantation Oaks Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.5PK–61.1 mi959Compare →
Oakleaf Village Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified6.7PK–61.8 mi1,055Compare →
Clay Charter AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified5.4K–82.9 mi693Compare →
Enterprise Learning AcademyEnrollment path unverified6.1PK–52.9 mi725Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Clay

Schools in district
54
Rank in district
#37 of 47
District spending per student
$10,252NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
10.1%Census SAIPE · 2024

Discovery Oaks Elementary is listed in CLAY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Discovery Oaks Elementary

Discovery Oaks Elementary is a public elementary school in Orange Park, FL, part of Clay, serving approximately 939 students in grades Pre-K-6th with a 16.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #2,218 of 3,778 schools in FL. State assessment records show 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Discovery Oaks Elementary

What grades does Discovery Oaks Elementary serve?

Discovery Oaks Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 6th.

How many students attend Discovery Oaks Elementary?

Discovery Oaks Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 939 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Discovery Oaks Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Discovery Oaks Elementary is 16.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Discovery Oaks Elementary rank in FL?

Discovery Oaks Elementary ranks #2,218 of 3,778 schools in FL.

What is Discovery Oaks Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Discovery Oaks Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 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 Oaks Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Discovery Oaks Elementary has 78% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 69% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).

Is Discovery Oaks Elementary a charter school?

No, Discovery Oaks Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Discovery Oaks Elementary a Title I school?

No, Discovery Oaks Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Discovery Oaks Elementary?

39.0% of students at Discovery Oaks Elementary 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 – 6th
Enrollment
939
Student-Teacher Ratio
16.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
57
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
Clay County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
18.1%
Area population (ZIP 32065)
40,366
Area average commute
33.8 min
Area median age
36.5
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 32065; 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, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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