Discovery Middle School

Public 6-8

 800 E 40th St
       Vancouver, WA  98663-1874


(360) 313-3300

District: Vancouver School District

SchoolDigger Rank:
524th of 539 Washington Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $20,303 Help


Students who attend Discovery Middle School usually attend:

High:    Hudson's Bay High School

Feeder schools for Discovery Middle School:

Elementary:    Benjamin Franklin Elementary
    Fruit Valley Elementary School
    Hough Elementary School
    Lincoln Elementary School
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Student/teacher ratio:  17.3 Help
Number of students:  548

Racial breakdown:

White:
40.3%
Hispanic:
36.7%
Two or more races:
11.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  78.1% Help


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Compare Details Discovery Middle School ranks worse than 97.2% of middle schools in Washington. It also ranks 5th among 6 ranked middle schools in the Vancouver School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 7.4. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (40.3%), Hispanic (36.7%), two or more races (11.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 78.1% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Discovery Middle School is 17.3, which is the lowest among 6 middle schools in the Vancouver School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Discovery Middle School is $20,303, which is the highest among 6 middle schools in the Vancouver School District!
Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Discovery Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Discovery Middle School 524th of 539 Washington public middle schools. (See Discovery Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


Multi-racial students:
Low Socio Economic Status students:
Female students:
Male students:
Hispanic students:
White students:


Vancouver School District:

SchoolDigger ranks Vancouver School District 145th of 249 Washington school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Discovery Middle School

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Rank History for all students at Discovery Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 28.54 321st 421 23.8%
2005 16.85 372nd 425 12.5%
2006 13.87 405th 449 9.8%
2007 11.96 434th 463 6.3%
2008 16.36 412th 466 11.6%
2009 16.73 418th 476 12.2%
2010 32.02 353rd 483 26.9%
2011 36.33 344th 492 30.1%
2012 34.11 352nd 497 29.2%
2013 24.10 402nd 498 19.3%
2015 13.05 396th 445 11.0%
2016 10.81 409th 443 7.7%
2017 13.83 386th 435 11.3%
2018 10.57 401st 437 8.2%
2019 6.15 494th 512 3.5%
2021 10.54 499th 529 5.7%
2022 8.40 523rd 541 3.3%
2023 7.40 524th 539 2.8%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Discovery Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 12.41 155th 166 6.6%
2019 5.73 244th 246 0.8%
2021 10.97 239th 250 4.4%
2022 10.00 247th 257 3.9%
2023 6.36 235th 244 3.7%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Discovery Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 26.96 209th 268 22.0%
2021 21.24 187th 210 11.0%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Discovery Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.78 337th 349 3.4%
2019 7.18 440th 448 1.8%
2021 14.70 436th 458 4.8%
2022 11.37 458th 475 3.6%
2023 9.91 451st 463 2.6%
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Rank History for Homeless students at Discovery Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 22.68 51st 59 13.6%
2022 22.10 29th 33 12.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Discovery Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 9.17 353rd 376 6.1%
2019 5.85 438th 452 3.1%
2021 9.33 451st 469 3.8%
2022 6.91 469th 479 2.1%
2023 6.41 456th 464 1.7%
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Rank History for Male students at Discovery Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 10.07 345th 371 7.0%
2019 6.02 443rd 453 2.2%
2021 12.70 437th 476 8.2%
2022 10.18 455th 480 5.2%
2023 8.07 453rd 470 3.6%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Discovery Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 11.05 252nd 259 2.7%
2019 7.03 338th 344 1.7%
2021 12.38 346th 353 2.0%
2022 13.47 336th 360 6.7%
2023 8.00 335th 336 0.3%
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Rank History for White students at Discovery Middle School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools WA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 7.16 311th 325 4.3%
2019 6.86 452nd 470 3.8%
2021 14.00 439th 480 8.5%
2022 9.13 473rd 488 3.1%
2023 8.30 468th 488 4.1%
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Data source: test scores: Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Enrollment information for Discovery Middle School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1995 720 24 39 30 22 n/a n/a 0 835
1996 720 24 39 30 22 n/a n/a 0 835
1997 705 30 38 44 28 n/a n/a 0 845
1998 706 33 34 55 20 n/a n/a 0 848
1999 643 34 34 51 16 n/a n/a 0 778
2000 628 32 27 57 13 n/a n/a 0 757
2001 662 27 27 71 16 n/a n/a 0 803
2002 612 42 26 66 24 n/a n/a 0 770
2003 612 42 26 66 24 n/a n/a 0 770
2004 583 48 25 73 21 n/a n/a 0 750
2005 554 55 26 99 16 n/a n/a 0 750
2006 500 38 30 89 16 n/a n/a 0 673
2007 522 49 37 91 20 n/a n/a 3 722
2008 515 58 37 94 24 n/a n/a 11 739
2009 500 45 33 113 25 n/a n/a 7 723
2010 493 50 33 124 24 n/a n/a 13 737
2011 480 48 25 176 14 10 34 0 787
2012 451 36 18 197 11 16 43 0 772
2013 421 29 12 223 8 19 48 0 760
2014 390 23 12 221 8 18 39 0 711
2015 345 34 11 236 4 17 46 0 693
2016 305 37 7 234 3 18 39 0 643
2017 300 31 12 255 1 13 48 0 660
2018 308 31 14 259 1 12 55 0 680
2019 294 28 17 283 5 11 53 0 691
2020 282 27 14 288 3 17 56 0 687
2021 251 23 15 266 3 18 57 0 633
2022 228 19 8 219 4 18 52 0 548
2023 221 24 11 201 3 27 61 0 548

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Discovery Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 835 34.5 24.2 n/a
1996 835 34.5 24.2 n/a
1997 845 39.1 21.6 n/a
1998 848 41.8 20.3 n/a
1999 778 38.6 20.2 n/a
2000 757 40.2 18.8 n/a
2001 803 40.9 19.6 n/a
2002 770 40.1 19.2 61.6
2003 770 40.1 19.2 61.6
2004 750 41.0 18.3 60.7
2005 750 41.1 18.2 60.1
2006 673 35.0 19.2 60.3
2007 722 34.0 21.2 65.9
2008 739 34.1 21.7 68.4
2009 723 34.1 21.2 69.3
2010 737 34.8 21.1 70.6
2011 787 41.9 18.7 65.3
2012 772 41.1 18.7 69.4
2013 760 41.5 18.3 74.2
2014 711 n/a n/a 74.7
2015 693 37.0 18.7 75.8
2016 643 40.0 16.0 75.4
2017 660 37.3 17.6 72.4
2018 680 38.7 17.5 72.1
2019 691 40.4 17.0 72.6
2020 687 39.8 17.2 71.3
2021 633 38.9 16.2 67.9
2022 548 36.5 15.0 73
2023 548 31.6 17.3 78.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Discovery Middle School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1995 835 34.5 24.2 n/a
1996 835 34.5 24.2 n/a
1997 845 39.1 21.6 n/a
1998 848 41.8 20.3 n/a
1999 778 38.6 20.2 n/a
2000 757 40.2 18.8 n/a
2001 803 40.9 19.6 n/a
2002 770 40.1 19.2 61.6
2003 770 40.1 19.2 61.6
2004 750 41.0 18.3 60.7
2005 750 41.1 18.2 60.1
2006 673 35.0 19.2 60.3
2007 722 34.0 21.2 65.9
2008 739 34.1 21.7 68.4
2009 723 34.1 21.2 69.3
2010 737 34.8 21.1 70.6
2011 787 41.9 18.7 65.3
2012 772 41.1 18.7 69.4
2013 760 41.5 18.3 74.2
2014 711 n/a n/a 74.7
2015 693 37.0 18.7 75.8
2016 643 40.0 16.0 75.4
2017 660 37.3 17.6 72.4
2018 680 38.7 17.5 72.1
2019 691 40.4 17.0 72.6
2020 687 39.8 17.2 71.3
2021 633 38.9 16.2 67.9
2022 548 36.5 15.0 73
2023 548 31.6 17.3 78.1

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

6th Grade Immunization Rates

Discovery Middle School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionConditionalPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201881.9%0.8%0.8%0.0%4.6%95.0%84.2%95.4%95.4%95.0%85.4%
201989.0%0.8%1.2%0.4%4.5%95.5%90.7%95.5%94.3%95.5%91.5%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health

Immunization Rates (Entire school)

Discovery Middle School

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YearCompletely ImmunizedReligious ExemptionMedical ExemptionPersonal ExemptionPolioDiphtheriaHepatitis BVaricellaMMRPertussis
201992.4%1.0%0.4%4.1%96.5%96.1%96.8%95.9%96.2%97.1%

Data source: Washington State Department of Health
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Discovery Middle School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019 $539 (3.8%) $13,825 (96.2%) $14,364
2020 $1,147 (10.2%) $10,045 (89.8%) $11,192
2021 $1,361 (8.0%) $15,592 (92.0%) $16,953
2022 $3,208 (15.8%) $17,094 (84.2%) $20,302

Data source: Washington Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Discovery Middle School

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 494th of 512 Middle schoolsRanks 524th of 539 Middle schools
 0.7%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts (Discovery Middle School)35.224.7
 10.5%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Vancouver School District)49.936.2
 13.7%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)57.847.9
 9.9%
6th Grade Math (Discovery Middle School)21.98.2
 13.6%
   6th Grade Math (Vancouver School District)41.623.6
 18%
   6th Grade Math (Washington)47.738.1
 9.6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Discovery Middle School)37.624.1
 13.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Vancouver School District)53.743.2
 10.5%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)6252.1
 9.9%
7th Grade Math (Discovery Middle School)22.29.1
 13.1%
   7th Grade Math (Vancouver School District)40.926.7
 14.2%
   7th Grade Math (Washington)49.938.6
 11.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Discovery Middle School)30.925.3
 5.7%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Vancouver School District)52.643.6
 9%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Washington)59.651.3
 8.3%
8th Grade Math (Discovery Middle School)1610.5
 5.5%
   8th Grade Math (Vancouver School District)40.724.5
 16.2%
   8th Grade Math (Washington)47.234.4
 12.8%
8th Grade Science (Discovery Middle School)18.122.5
 4.4%
   8th Grade Science (Vancouver School District)46.337.5
 8.8%
   8th Grade Science (Washington)53.143.9
 9.3%
All Grades English Language Arts (Discovery Middle School)34.724.8
 10%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Vancouver School District)53.544.5
 9%
   All Grades English Language Arts (Washington)6152.9
 8.1%
All Grades Math (Discovery Middle School)20.29.3
 10.9%
   All Grades Math (Vancouver School District)4331
 12%
   All Grades Math (Washington)50.141
 9%
All Grades Science (Discovery Middle School)18.122.5
 4.4%
   All Grades Science (Vancouver School District)45.743.3
 2.4%
   All Grades Science (Washington)52.748.8
 4%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students691548
 20.7%
African American2824
 14.3%
American Indian53
 40%
Asian1711
 35.3%
Hispanic283201
 29%
Pacific Islander1127
 145.5%
White294221
 24.8%
Two or More Races5361
 15.1%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients72.6%78.1%
 5.5%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Discovery Middle School

In the 2022-23 school year, 548 students attended Discovery Middle School.

Students who attend Discovery Middle School usually go on to attend Hudson's Bay High School

Students at Discovery Middle School are 40% White, 37% Hispanic, 11% Two or more races, 5% Pacific Islander, 4% African American, 2% Asian.

Discovery Middle School ranks in the bottom 2.8% of Washington middle schools.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau, the Washington State Department of Health and the Washington Office of Superindentent of Public Instruction. Attendance Areas provided by ATTOM.

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