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Discovery Elementary School

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Discovery Elementary School ranks 479 th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

Public Grades PK, KG-5

479^th

SchoolDigger Rank ?

of 2,240 Florida Elementary Schools

Better than 79% of Florida elementary schools

Summary

Discovery Elementary School in Sunrise, FL, is a public elementary school serving 789 students in grades PK-5 within the Broward County School District, and it has earned a strong 4-star rating by ranking in the 79th percentile statewide.

Discovery Elementary stands out for its consistent academic excellence, outperforming both district and state averages in nearly every subject and grade level. For example, 4th-grade math proficiency reaches 82%, which is 10 points above the district and 17 points above the state, while 4th-grade English Language Arts hits 79%, outpacing the district by 14 points. The school also excels in keeping students engaged, with a chronic absenteeism rate of just 21.4%—dramatically lower than the district average of 33.6% and every nearby school, including Tamarac Elementary School and Pinewood Elementary School. This low absenteeism suggests a supportive environment where students want to be. Additionally, the school achieves these results with remarkable efficiency, spending only $9,939 per student—the lowest among its neighbors—compared to Sandpiper Elementary School at $16,010 and Banyan Elementary School at $15,734, proving that higher spending doesn't guarantee better outcomes.

While Discovery is a clear academic leader among traditional public schools in the area, it faces strong competition from nearby charter schools. Franklin Academy Sunrise posts slightly higher scores in 5th-grade science (78%) and ELA (84%), and Everest Charter School achieves a 5-star rating with a 0% absenteeism rate, though its small enrollment of 150 students makes it less comparable. The school has shown rapid improvement, jumping from the 66th percentile three years ago to its current 79th percentile ranking, with 5th-grade math recovering from a low of 50% to 77%. This upward trend makes Discovery a compelling choice for families seeking a cost-effective, high-performing school in Sunrise.

789

Students ?

21.3

Student/teacher ratio ?

$9,939

Per pupil spending ?

37.8%

Free/discounted lunch ?

8800 NW 54th Ct
Sunrise, FL 33351

(754) 322-9100

District: Broward

Students who attend Discovery Elementary School usually attend:

High:	Millennium 6-12 Collegiate Academy
	Piper High School

Racial breakdown:

African American:

66.4%

Hispanic:

18.4%

White:

7.4%

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At a glance

▬ Ranking trend: Holding steady — 78th percentile in 2016 → 79th in 2026

Strengths

✓Test scores above the Florida average (73% vs 62% meeting standards)

✓Ranks in the top 21% of Florida elementary schools

Students meeting standards (2025-2026) ?

This school73%

District avg68%

Florida avg62%

479^th of 2,240

Florida public elementary schools ?

Top 21%▬ steady since 2016

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★★★★★

SchoolDigger rating ?

49^th of 184Elementary Schools in the Broward

23^rd of 70Broward among Florida districts

Statewide rank percentile over time (100 = the top-ranked school in the state; click a legend item to add a student group)

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All Students

Year	Avg score	Statewide rank	Florida percentile	Rating
2026	76.2	479 of 2240	78.6%	★★★★☆
2025	74.3	523 of 2258	76.8%	★★★★☆
2024	67.0	699 of 2256	69.0%	★★★☆☆
2023	63.7	759 of 2240	66.1%	★★★☆☆
2022	66.4	706 of 2219	68.2%	★★★☆☆
2021	55.9	962 of 2247	57.2%	★★★☆☆
2019	67.7	675 of 2182	69.1%	★★★☆☆
2018	76.2	464 of 2118	78.1%	★★★★☆
2017	74.2	518 of 2112	75.5%	★★★★☆
2016	76.6	454 of 2087	78.2%	★★★★☆
2014	62.9	746 of 2064	63.9%	★★★☆☆
2013	54.0	918 of 2029	54.8%	★★★☆☆
2012	49.5	1009 of 1984	49.1%	★★☆☆☆
2011	69.2	619 of 1985	68.8%	★★★☆☆
2010	67.7	631 of 1919	67.1%	★★★☆☆

By subject vs Florida (2025-2026) ?

Math79%+15 vs state

English Language Arts70%+10 vs state

Science66%+6 vs state

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Schools Near Discovery Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2026)				Ranking (2025)				FAST English Language Arts (2026)						FAST Math (2026)						Statewide Science Science (2026)		EOC Algebra 1 (2026)	EOC Geometry (2026)	EOC Biology 1 (2026)	EOC Civics (2026)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2025)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2026)	Statewide Rank (2026)	State Percentile (2026)	SchoolDigger Rating (2026)	Average Standard Score (2025)	Statewide Rank (2025)	State Percentile (2025)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Biology 1 End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Discovery Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8800 NW 54th Ct	Sunrise	33351	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-9100	789	37	21.3	37.8%	58 (7.4%)	524 (66.4%)	145 (18.4%)	22 (2.8%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	36 (4.6%)	76.2	479^th of 2240 public elementary schools	78.6%		74.3	523^rd of 2258 public elementary schools	76.8%	44	65.0	79.0	67.0				79.0	82.0	77.0				66.0						$9,939	$851	$9,088
Banyan Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	8800 NW 50th St	Sunrise	33351	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-5350	427	25	17.0	55.0%	20 (4.7%)	272 (63.7%)	124 (29.0%)	4 (0.9%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.5%)	4 (0.9%)	27.4	1732^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	22.7%		50.1	1113^th of 2258 public elementary schools	50.7%	619	52.0	61.0	55.0				48.0	45.0	46.0				36.0						$15,734	$1,963	$13,772
Challenger Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	5703 NW 94th Ave	Tamarac	33321	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-5750	830	47	17.6	40.0%	91 (11.0%)	413 (49.8%)	265 (31.9%)	21 (2.5%)	5 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	34 (4.1%)	66	726^th of 2240 public elementary schools	67.6%		60.1	884^th of 2258 public elementary schools	60.9%	158	75.0	63.0	66.0				66.0	72.0	67.0				65.0						$12,158	$1,435	$10,723
Franklin Academy Sunrise	Public, Charter	K-8	4500 NW 103 Ave	Sunrise	33351	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	Yes	(754) 206-0850	1,370	67	20.4	5.8%	185 (13.5%)	402 (29.3%)	699 (51.0%)	34 (2.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	50 (3.6%)	75.2	500^th of 2240 public elementary schools	77.7%		77.4	461^st of 2258 public elementary schools	79.6%	39	71.0	70.0	84.0	79.0	81.0	76.0	71.0	56.0	78.0	78.0	72.0	67.0	78.0	48.0	84.0	92.0	95.0	94.0	$9,404	$942	$8,462
Everest Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	10038 W McNab Rd	Tamarac	33321	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	Yes	(954) 532-3015	150	0	20.1	5.3%	6 (4.0%)	89 (59.3%)	43 (28.7%)	1 (0.7%)	1 (0.7%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (6.7%)	85.2	259^th of 2240 public elementary schools	88.4%		90.3	159^th of 2258 public elementary schools	93.0%	100	100.0		64.0	88.0	100.0	71.0	93.0		77.0	88.0	100.0		82.0	75.0	88.0			100.0	$11,452	$2,573	$8,879
Tamarac Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	7601 N University Dr	Tamarac	33321	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-8600	553	33	16.7	55.5%	66 (11.9%)	300 (54.2%)	145 (26.2%)	15 (2.7%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	24 (4.3%)	46.5	1236^th of 2240 public elementary schools	44.8%		48	1160^th of 2258 public elementary schools	48.6%	76	52.0	56.0	60.0				65.0	68.0	60.0				51.0						$14,636	$2,431	$12,205
Welleby Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3230 N Nob Hill Rd	Sunrise	33351	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-8850	589	34	17.3	38.9%	46 (7.8%)	256 (43.5%)	229 (38.9%)	24 (4.1%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	32 (5.4%)	70.4	622^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	72.2%		68.1	687^th of 2258 public elementary schools	69.6%	65	68.0	76.0	67.0				69.0	88.0	65.0				57.0						$13,207	$1,392	$11,815
Sandpiper Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3700 N Hiatus Rd	Sunrise	33351	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-8450	574	39	14.7	42.2%	87 (15.2%)	214 (37.3%)	236 (41.1%)	18 (3.1%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	17 (3.0%)	50.4	1132^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	49.5%		56.1	970^th of 2258 public elementary schools	57.0%	162	55.0	65.0	56.0				65.0	72.0	50.0				60.0						$16,010	$2,544	$13,467
North Broward Academy Of Excellence	Public, Charter	K-5	8200 SW 17th St	North Lauderdale	33068	Broward County	Broward	Yes	No	No	Yes	(954) 718-2211	665	34	19.5	68.3%	20 (3.0%)	548 (82.4%)	68 (10.2%)	9 (1.4%)	4 (0.6%)	2 (0.3%)	14 (2.1%)	48.2	1190^th of 2240 public elementary schools	46.9%		48.9	1134^th of 2258 public elementary schools	49.8%	56	54.0	57.0	59.0				69.0	57.0	65.0				57.0						$10,406	$719	$9,687
Pinewood Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	1600 SW 83rd Ave	North Lauderdale	33068	Broward County	Broward	No	No	No	Yes	(754) 322-7950	551	35	15.7	53.5%	43 (7.8%)	417 (75.7%)	75 (13.6%)	7 (1.3%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	8 (1.5%)	63.8	792^nd of 2240 public elementary schools	64.6%		54.8	997^th of 2258 public elementary schools	55.8%	205	52.0	66.0	70.0				72.0	81.0	63.0				63.0						$14,104	$1,599	$12,504

Frequently Asked Questions about Discovery Elementary School

What is the racial makeup of Discovery Elementary School?

Students at Discovery Elementary School are 66% African American, 18% Hispanic, 7% White, 5% Two or more races, 3% Asian.

What district is Discovery Elementary School in?

Broward

What schools do graduates of Discovery Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Discovery Elementary School usually go on to attend:

High : Millennium 6-12 Collegiate Academy
High : Piper High School

Is Discovery Elementary School a good school?

Discovery Elementary School ranks 479^th of 2240 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Discovery Elementary School?

In the 2024-25 school year, 789 students attended Discovery Elementary School.

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