Very Good
#521 of 2,228 schools in WA
Top 23% in state
Based on limited data
Discovery Primary School
Elementary School · Fife School District · Milton, WA
A Fife School District elementary school serving grades Pre-K – 2nd.
1205 19th Avenue, Milton, WA 98354
- 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on WA statewide data.Learn more
Academics
Partial Profile · 2/3 metricsRequires 2+ years of test data
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Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test scores
Most recent published year. School vs. WA average.
Test score data not yet available for this school.
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
49.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Discovery Primary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 33Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,015/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Milton), 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
$90,361
Median home value
$510,900
Median rent
$2,010/mo
College educated
23.3%
Homeownership
58.3%
Poverty rate
11.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 98354; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Northwood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–6 | 0.9 mi | 714 | Compare → |
| Salvation Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–10 | 1.1 mi | 203 | Compare → |
| Rainier View Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 2.9 | PK–5 | 1.7 mi | 523 | Compare → |
| Fife Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | 2.0 mi | 816 | 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.
Fife School District
- Schools in district
- 7
- Rank in district
- #2 of 6
- District spending per student
- $17,662NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 11.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Discovery Primary School is listed in Fife School District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Discovery Primary School
Discovery Primary School is a public elementary school in Milton, WA, part of Fife School District, serving approximately 473 students in grades Pre-K-2nd with a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #521 of 2,228 schools in WA. Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Discovery Primary School
What grades does Discovery Primary School serve?
Discovery Primary School serves students in grades Pre-K through 2nd.
How many students attend Discovery Primary School?
Discovery Primary School has an enrollment of approximately 473 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Discovery Primary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Discovery Primary School is 13.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Discovery Primary School rank in WA?
Discovery Primary School ranks #521 of 2,228 schools in WA.
What is Discovery Primary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Discovery Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
Is Discovery Primary School a charter school?
No, Discovery Primary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Discovery Primary School a Title I school?
No, Discovery Primary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Discovery Primary School?
49.9% of students at Discovery Primary 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
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 473
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pierce County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.2%
- Phone
- (253) 517-1200
- Area population (ZIP 98354)
- 8,432
- Area average commute
- 29.2 min
- Area median age
- 38
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.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource 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 98354; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments vintage unavailable; directory SY 2023–24
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