Excellent
#46 of 1,851 schools in VA
Top 2% in state
Discovery Elementary
Elementary School · Arlington County Public Schools · Arlington, VA
An Arlington County Public Schools elementary school where students score 6 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5241 36th Street North, Arlington, VA 22207
- Math 96% vs VA 74% (2025)
- Reading 94% vs VA 72% (2025)
- 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Discovery Elementary score 94% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 89%).
2025 SOL proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. VA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 95% across the 11-year record (2015–2025).
Show all 8 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 92% (multi-year average, 2015-2025) · reading/ELA 91% (multi-year average, 2015-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 21 test records from VA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
4.2%
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 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 Washington DC map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 47Somewhat Bikeable
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Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$237,126
Median home value
$1,201,800
Median rent
$2,305/mo
College educated
78.4%
Homeownership
78.9%
Poverty rate
2.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 22207; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Nottingham ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.5 | PK–5 | 0.6 mi | 374 | Compare → |
| Chesterbrook Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.7 mi | 6 | Compare → |
| Chesterbrook ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–6 | 0.8 mi | 537 | Compare → |
| Brooksfield SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.9 mi | 18 | 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.
Arlington County Public Schools
- Schools in district
- 42
- Rank in district
- #8 of 36
- District spending per student
- $23,424NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Discovery Elementary is listed in Arlington County Public Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Discovery Elementary
Discovery Elementary is a public elementary school in Arlington, VA, part of Arlington County Public Schools, serving approximately 523 students in grades Pre-K-5th with a 13.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 out of 10 and ranks #46 of 1,851 schools in VA. State assessment records show 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Discovery Elementary
What grades does Discovery Elementary serve?
Discovery Elementary serves students in grades Pre-K through 5th.
How many students attend Discovery Elementary?
Discovery Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 523 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Discovery Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Discovery Elementary is 13.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Discovery Elementary rank in VA?
Discovery Elementary ranks #46 of 1,851 schools in VA.
What is Discovery Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Discovery Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.1 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 Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Discovery Elementary has 92% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025) and 91% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2025).
Is Discovery Elementary a charter school?
No, Discovery Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Discovery Elementary a Title I school?
No, Discovery Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Discovery Elementary?
4.2% of students at Discovery 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 523
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 39
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Arlington County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.2%
- Phone
- (703) 288-2685
- Area population (ZIP 22207)
- 35,186
- Area average commute
- 24.8 min
- Area median age
- 42.5
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 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. 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 SOL · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 SOL. 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 22207; 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, 2015-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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