Summary:
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.
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