Discovery School
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School Summary and Highlights
- Enrolls 685 elementary school students from grades KG-8
- Ranks 173rd out of 660 middle schools in AZ.
Additional Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 7910 W Maryland Ave, Glendale, AZ 85303
School Operational Details
- Title I EligibleAll students of this school are eligible for participation in authorized programs.
School District Details
- Glendale Elementary District
- Per-Pupil Spending: $6,791
- Students Per Teacher: 19.3
- Enrolled Students: 13,116
Faculty Details and Student Enrollment
Students and Faculty
- Total Students Enrolled: 685
- Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 37.0
- Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 18.5
Students Gender Breakdown
- Males: 335 (48.9%)
- Females: 350 (51.1%)
Free Lunch Student Eligibility Breakdown
- Eligible for Reduced Lunch: 85 (12.4%)
- Eligible for Free Lunch: 474 (69.2%)
- Eligible for Either Reduced or Free Lunch: 559 (81.6%)
Student Enrollment Distribution by Race / Ethnicity
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| American Indian | 5 | 0.7% |
| Black | 78 | 11.4% |
| Asian | 14 | 2.0% |
| Hispanic | 492 | 71.8% |
| White | 96 | 14.0% |
Number of Students Per Grade
| Number | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| Kindergarten | 65 | 9.5% |
| 1st Grade | 79 | 11.5% |
| 2nd Grade | 60 | 8.8% |
| 3rd Grade | 87 | 12.7% |
| 4th Grade | 75 | 10.9% |
| 5th Grade | 67 | 9.8% |
| 6th Grade | 93 | 13.6% |
| 7th Grade | 82 | 12.0% |
| 8th Grade | 77 | 11.2% |
Faculty Educational Background (2006-07)
- Teachers with a Bachelor's Degree: 65%
- Teachers with a Master's Degree or Higher:35%
Faculty Salary and Experience (2006-2007)
- Average Teaching Experience: 6 Years
- Average Salary: $38,381
Teacher Experience by Number of Years
| Salary | Percent | |
|---|---|---|
| 1-5 Years of Teaching Experience | $36,035 | 65% |
| More Than 5 Years of Teaching Experience | $42,712 | 35% |
Source: AZ Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010
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