Very Good
#640 of 1,786 schools in TN
Top 36% in state
The Discovery School
Elementary School · Dickson County · Dickson, TN
A Dickson County elementary school where students score 13 points above what's typical for similar communities.
101 Henslee DR, Dickson, TN 37055
- Math 53% vs TN 39% (2025)
- Reading 62% vs TN 41% (2025)
- 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at The Discovery School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 45%).
2025 TCAP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. TN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 8 points since 2020, reaching 57% in 2025.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 67% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 60% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 29 test records from TN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where The 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 Nashville map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 51Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,803/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Dickson), 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
$69,283
Median home value
$258,200
Median rent
$1,034/mo
College educated
20.4%
Homeownership
74.8%
Poverty rate
11.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 37055; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Special ServicesEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | PK–11 | 0.7 mi | 101 | Compare → |
| Dickson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 1.5 mi | 225 | Compare → |
| Oakmont ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | PK–5 | 1.6 mi | 482 | Compare → |
| United Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | PK–12 | 2.0 mi | 64 | 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.
Dickson County
- Schools in district
- 17
- Rank in district
- #7 of 17
- District spending per student
- $10,729NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
The Discovery School is listed in Dickson County; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About The Discovery School
The Discovery School is a public elementary school in Dickson, TN, part of Dickson County, serving approximately 225 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 13.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #640 of 1,786 schools in TN. State assessment records show 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about The Discovery School
What grades does The Discovery School serve?
The Discovery School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend The Discovery School?
The Discovery School has an enrollment of approximately 225 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at The Discovery School?
The student-teacher ratio at The Discovery School is 13.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does The Discovery School rank in TN?
The Discovery School ranks #640 of 1,786 schools in TN.
What is The Discovery School's MySchoolScout rating?
The Discovery School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 The Discovery School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, The Discovery School has 67% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 60% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is The Discovery School a charter school?
No, The Discovery School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is The Discovery School a Title I school?
No, The Discovery School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 225
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Dickson County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.0%
- Phone
- (615) 441-4163
- Area population (ZIP 37055)
- 28,567
- Area average commute
- 29.1 min
- Area median age
- 37.2
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 · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 TCAP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 TCAP. 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 37055; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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