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#2219 of 2,228 schools in WA
Discovery Middle School
Middle School · Vancouver School District · Vancouver, WA
A Vancouver School District middle school where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
800 E 40TH ST, Vancouver, WA 98663
- Math 12% vs WA 38% (2024)
- Reading 21% vs WA 49% (2024)
- 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Discovery Middle School score 16% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 SBA proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2018, to 16% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 28% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 38% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 34 test records from WA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
69.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Discovery Middle 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 Portland map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 37Car-Dependent
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 52Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,006/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Vancouver), 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
$84,590
Median home value
$430,900
Median rent
$1,538/mo
College educated
32.3%
Homeownership
59.3%
Poverty rate
8.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98663; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Clark County Juvenile Detention SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | 3–12 | 1.6 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| Jim Tangeman CenterEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 57 | Compare → |
| Vancouver Success AcademyEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 1.9 mi | 436 | Compare → |
| Washington State School for the DeafEnrollment path unverified | 6.7 | PK–12 | 2.2 mi | 120 | 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.
Vancouver School District
- Schools in district
- 45
- Rank in district
- #39 of 40
- District spending per student
- $17,999NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.0%Census SAIPE · 2024
Discovery Middle School is listed in Vancouver School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Discovery Middle School
Discovery Middle School is a public middle school in Vancouver, WA, part of Vancouver School District, serving approximately 498 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,219 of 2,228 schools in WA. State assessment records show 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Discovery Middle School
What grades does Discovery Middle School serve?
Discovery Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Discovery Middle School?
Discovery Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 498 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Discovery Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Discovery Middle School is 17.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Discovery Middle School rank in WA?
Discovery Middle School ranks #2,219 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Discovery Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Discovery Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 2.6 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 Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Discovery Middle School has 28% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 38% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Discovery Middle School a charter school?
No, Discovery Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Discovery Middle School a Title I school?
No, Discovery Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Discovery Middle School?
69.1% of students at Discovery Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 498
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Clark County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 64.5%
- Phone
- (360) 313-3300
- Area population (ZIP 98663)
- 15,645
- Area average commute
- 23.7 min
- Area median age
- 38.2
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 · 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 98663; 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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