Very Good
#350 of 1,015 schools in UT
Top 34% in state
Discovery School
Elementary School · Uintah District · Vernal, UT
An Uintah District elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
650 W 1200 S, Vernal, UT 84078
- Math 62% proficient (2025)
- Reading 51% proficient (2025)
- 24.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Discovery School score 57% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2025 RISE proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. UT average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 21 points across the 17-year record (2009–2025) and has held near 57% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 62% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 56% (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 UT state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
36.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 4Car-Dependent
- Bike 34Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,350/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Vernal), 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
$71,230
Median home value
$279,000
Median rent
$907/mo
College educated
18.2%
Homeownership
69.9%
Poverty rate
10%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 84078; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Uintah Basin Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.2private | PK–8 | 1.4 mi | 78 | Compare → |
| Ashley SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | K–5 | 1.6 mi | 504 | Compare → |
| Terra AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.6 | K–12 | 1.6 mi | 622 | Compare → |
| Uintah Online SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.0 | K–8 | 2.1 mi | 51 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Uintah District
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #2 of 13
- District spending per student
- $11,207NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Discovery School is listed in Uintah District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Discovery School
Discovery School is a public elementary school in Vernal, UT, part of Uintah District, serving approximately 675 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 24.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #350 of 1,015 schools in UT. State assessment records show 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Discovery School
What grades does Discovery School serve?
Discovery School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Discovery School?
Discovery School has an enrollment of approximately 675 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Discovery School?
The student-teacher ratio at Discovery School is 24.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Discovery School rank in UT?
Discovery School ranks #350 of 1,015 schools in UT.
What is Discovery School's MySchoolScout rating?
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 Discovery School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Discovery School has 62% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
Is Discovery School a charter school?
No, Discovery School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Discovery School a Title I school?
No, Discovery School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Discovery School?
36.3% of students at Discovery School 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 675
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Uintah County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.3%
- Phone
- (435) 781-3146
- Area population (ZIP 84078)
- 30,669
- Area average commute
- 19.7 min
- Area median age
- 32
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 RISE · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 RISE. 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 RISE · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 RISE. 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 84078; 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, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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