Discovery Magnet School

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Discovery Magnet School is a public elementary and middle school serving grades K-8 in Thornton, Colorado, part of the School District 27J. With a diverse student population, the school stands out for its strong academic performance, particularly in English Language Arts, Science, and Math, where it outpaces both the district and state averages.

Discovery Magnet School's academic excellence is evident across several key metrics. In CMAS/English Language Arts, 53.1% of students are proficient or better, compared to 30.5% for the district and 44.1% for the state. In CMAS/Science, 48.7% of 5th-grade students are proficient or better, surpassing the district's 25.6% and the state's 37.9%. The school also shines in CMAS/Math, with 40.7% of students proficient or better, outperforming the district's 22.9% and the state's 34.2%. Additionally, Discovery Magnet School's Hispanic and male students rank particularly well, with the Hispanic students ranking 43 out of 242 Colorado elementary schools and the male students ranking 234 out of 683.

While Discovery Magnet School's academic performance is impressive, it faces some challenges, particularly in its Gifted and Talented program, which ranks 87 out of 91 Colorado elementary schools. Interestingly, some nearby schools in the Adams 12 Five Star Schools district, such as Silver Creek Elementary and Prairie Hills Elementary, have higher academic performance than Discovery Magnet School, suggesting that the school may benefit from further analysis and resource allocation to continue improving its educational outcomes.


Detail:

Public K-8

 4949 E. 147th Ave.
       Thornton, CO  80602


(303) 655-6260

District: School District 27J

SchoolDigger Rank:
370th of 943 Colorado Elementary Schools


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Number of students:  0

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Compare Details Discovery Magnet School ranks better than 60.8% of elementary schools in Colorado. It also ranks 2nd among 17 ranked elementary schools in the School District 27J. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 59.78. (See more...)
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Compare Details Discovery Magnet School ranks better than 69.5% of middle schools in Colorado. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.32. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
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Compare Details Discovery Magnet School has the largest elementary school student body size in the School District 27J.  (See more...)
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Discovery Magnet School:

SchoolDigger ranks Discovery Magnet School 370th of 943 Colorado public elementary schools. (See Discovery Magnet School in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Discovery Magnet School 148th of 485 Colorado public middle schools. (See Discovery Magnet School in the ranking list.)

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School District 27J:

SchoolDigger ranks School District 27J 82nd of 116 Colorado school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Discovery Magnet School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Discovery Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 59.78 370th 943 60.8%
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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Discovery Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 56.02 140th 365 61.6%
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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Discovery Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 44.26 374th 684 45.3%
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Rank History for elementary school Gifted and Talented students at Discovery Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 10.93 87th 91 4.4%
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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Discovery Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 63.79 234th 683 65.7%
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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Discovery Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 73.35 43rd 242 82.2%
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Rank History for elementary school White students at Discovery Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 47.20 297th 539 44.9%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Discovery Magnet School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Discovery Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 61.32 148th 485 69.5%
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Rank History for middle school Female students at Discovery Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 66.72 106th 350 69.7%
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Rank History for middle school White students at Discovery Magnet School

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CO State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2024 73.92 55th 273 79.9%
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Data source: test scores: Colorado Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Enrollment information for Discovery Magnet School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2023 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0 0

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 Magnet School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2023 0 n/a n/a n/a

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 Magnet School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2023 0 n/a n/a n/a

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.


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Discovery Magnet School ranks 370th of 943 Colorado elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Colorado Department of Education.

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