DISCOVERY SCHOOL
Discovery School is a public elementary school that is part of the Glendale Elementary District (4271) school district, located in Glendale, AZ with about 704 students offering grade levels from Kindergarten to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 34 teachers, Discovery School has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Discovery School, located at 7910 W. Maryland Ave in Glendale, Arizona, is a specialized educational facility operating under the Glendale Elementary School District (GESD). Unlike a traditional neighborhood K-8 school, Discovery School serves as an alternative educational environment designed to support students who may benefit from a more focused, small-group setting. The school emphasizes individualized instruction and behavioral support, aiming to re-engage students and help them develop the academic and social-emotional skills necessary for success in a general education classroom.
The school’s curriculum is closely aligned with the standards of the Glendale Elementary School District, ensuring that students remain on track with their peers while receiving additional resources and interventions. By fostering a structured and supportive atmosphere, Discovery School prioritizes a personalized approach that addresses specific learning needs. Families and community members looking for detailed information regarding admission processes, district policies, or specific program offerings can find further resources on the official GESD website at http://www.gesd40.org.
For more information, contact Discovery School at (623) 237-4000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Glendale, AZ 85303
(623) 237-4000
http://www.gesd40.org
DISCOVERY SCHOOL is a public school in Glendale, AZ with about 704 enrolled students. See other public elementary schools in Arizona
School Details
- Level:
- Elementary School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Glendale Elementary District (4271)
- Total Students:
- 704
- Teachers:
- 34.5
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 704 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DISCOVERY SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 72% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 72.2%
- White
- 10.9%
- Black or African American
- 10.4%
- Asian
- 2.8%
- Two or more races
- 2.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 1.0%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.3%
- Female
- 54.5%
- Male
- 45.5%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.