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
1205 19th Avenue, Milton, WA 98354
Estimated academic score. This school does not have standardized test data. Based on WA statewide data. Learn more
Enrollment
473
Student-Teacher
13.5:1
Score
7.7
Grades
Pre-K – 2nd
Enrollment
473
Student-Teacher
13.5:1
Score
7.7
Grades
Pre-K – 2nd
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
Washington schools
#521 of 2,228
In Milton
#1 of 2
public schools
In district
#2 of 6
Fife School District
School environment
9.0 / 10
Excellent
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Discovery Primary School
Elementary School in Milton · grades Pre-K – 2nd. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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About Discovery Primary School
Discovery Primary School is a public elementary school in Milton, WA, part of Fife School District. Discovery Primary School serves approximately 473 students, and covers grades Pre-K-2nd, and has a 13.5:1 student-teacher ratio. Discovery Primary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #521 of 2,228 schools in WA.
Based on limited data: 40% component coverage.
- This school 7.7 · Very Good
- District avg 7.8
- WA avg 6.8
What Parents Should Know
33% of students at Discovery Primary School were chronically absent in the 2022-23 school year, above the national average. Chronic absenteeism means missing 15 or more school days, and at high rates it drags on classroom pacing for everyone. Ask what the school does to help families get kids to class consistently.
Score Breakdown
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Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
49.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Component weights adjusted due to data availability.
Test Scores
Test score data not yet available for this school.
How Discovery Primary School Compares
See how Discovery Primary School performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
1205 19th Avenue, Milton, WA 98354
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering Discovery Primary School may also want to explore other elementary schools in the area. Fife Elementary School (rated 8.1/10, 2.0 miles away, in nearby Tacoma), which scores slightly higher. Another option is Hedden Elementary School (rated 7.5/10, 1.5 miles away, in nearby Edgewood), with a very similar rating. Additionally, Northwood Elementary (rated 7.3/10, 0.9 miles away, in nearby Edgewood), with a comparable rating. For more schools in Milton, see our Milton schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 3.0 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Surprise Lake Middle School Milton | 0.1 mi | 5.2 |
| Northwood Elementary Edgewood | 0.9 mi | 7.3 |
| SALVATION CHRISTIAN ACADEMY Edgewood | 1.1 mi | 6.3 |
| Rainier View Elementary School Federal Way | 1.7 mi | 2.9 |
| Todd Beamer High School Federal Way | 2.0 mi | 5.1 |
| Edgemont Jr High Edgewood | 1.5 mi | 5.1 |
| MONTESSORI ACADEMY AT SPRING VALLEY Federal Way | 2.0 mi | 6.8 |
| Hedden Elementary School Edgewood | 1.5 mi | 7.5 |
| Lakeland Elementary School Auburn | 2.3 mi | 4.6 |
| Sequoyah Middle School Auburn | 2.3 mi | 3.6 |
| Illahee Middle School Federal Way | 2.3 mi | 3.4 |
| Fife Elementary School Tacoma | 2.0 mi | 8.1 |
| Fife Open Doors Tacoma | 2.1 mi | — |
| Fife High School Tacoma | 2.1 mi | 6.4 |
| Federal Way Public Academy Federal Way | 3.0 mi | 7.1 |
| Mt View Elementary Edgewood | 2.4 mi | 6.4 |
| HOLY ROSARY BILINGUAL ACADEMY Fife | 2.3 mi | 5.9 |
| HOLY ROSARY BILINGUAL ACADEMY Fife | 2.3 mi | 5.9 |
| Columbia Junior High School Tacoma | 2.4 mi | 5.4 |
| Enterprise Elementary School Federal Way | 3.0 mi | 3.7 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 98354 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$90,361
Median Home Value
$510,900
Median Rent
$2,010/mo
Population
8,432
College Educated
23.3%
Homeownership
58.3%
Avg Commute
29.2 min
Poverty Rate
11.9%
Median Age
38
Similar Schools
Schools in the same state with comparable level, size, and ratings
| School | Rating |
|---|---|
| Basin City Elem Connell, WA | 7.7 |
| Central Elementary Ferndale, WA | 7.7 |
| Central Elementary School Sedro-Woolley, WA | 7.7 |
| Chambers Elementary University Pla, WA | 7.7 |
| Custer Elem Custer, WA | 7.7 |
| Edison Elementary School Tacoma, WA | 7.7 |
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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- Pre-K – 2nd
- Enrollment
- 473
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 13.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 35
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 49.9%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Pierce County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.2%
- Phone
- (253) 517-1200
Resources & Links
District
Fife School District- District Enrollment
- 3,916
- Schools in District
- 7
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $17,662
- District Rank
- #2 of 6
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