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#1178 of 2,228 schools in WA
Discovery Community School
Elementary School · Lake Washington School District · Kirkland, WA
A Lake Washington School District elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.
12801 84th NE, Kirkland, WA 98034
- Math 70% vs WA 46% (2024)
- Reading 61% vs WA 51% (2024)
- 35:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Discovery Community School score 69% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 71%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 14 points since 2018, to 66% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 81% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 83% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 31 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
8.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Discovery Community 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 Seattle map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 27Car-Dependent
- Transit 25Some Transit
- Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,075/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Kirkland), 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
$128,974
Median home value
$875,200
Median rent
$2,324/mo
College educated
57.6%
Homeownership
60.6%
Poverty rate
5.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98034; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Carl Sandburg ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | PK–5 | 0.0 mi | 409 | Compare → |
| Henry David Thoreau ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.2 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 429 | Compare → |
| Juanita ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | 1.0 mi | 382 | Compare → |
| Countryside MontessoriPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 1.2 mi | 11 | 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.
Lake Washington School District
- Schools in district
- 57
- Rank in district
- #50 of 53
- District spending per student
- $17,053NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Discovery Community School is listed in Lake Washington School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Discovery Community School
Discovery Community School is a public elementary school in Kirkland, WA, part of Lake Washington School District, serving approximately 70 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 35:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,178 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Discovery Community School
What grades does Discovery Community School serve?
Discovery Community School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Discovery Community School?
Discovery Community School has an enrollment of approximately 70 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Discovery Community School?
The student-teacher ratio at Discovery Community School is 35:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Discovery Community School rank in WA?
Discovery Community School ranks #1,178 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Discovery Community School's MySchoolScout rating?
Discovery Community School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 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 Community School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Discovery Community School has 81% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 83% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Discovery Community School a charter school?
No, Discovery Community School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Discovery Community School a Title I school?
No, Discovery Community School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Discovery Community School?
8.6% of students at Discovery Community 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
- 70
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 35:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 2
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- King County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 12.9%
- Phone
- (425) 936-2704
- Area population (ZIP 98034)
- 51,836
- Area average commute
- 25.7 min
- Area median age
- 37.3
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 SBA · 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 from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 SBA · 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 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 98034; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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