Discovery Elementary School

Summary:

Discovery Elementary School is a public elementary school located in Sunrise, Florida, serving grades PK-5 with a student population of 816. The school is part of the Broward County School District, which is ranked 30th out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Despite having a significantly higher percentage of African American students (64.09%) compared to the surrounding schools, which range from 32.30% to 51.27%, Discovery Elementary consistently outperforms the Broward County and Florida state averages in several key test score metrics, including 5th Grade Science, 3rd and 4th Grade ELA, and 3rd and 4th Grade Math. However, the school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 4.5% in 2019-2020 to 23.3% in 2022-2023, which is higher than the surrounding schools like Welleby Elementary and Franklin Academy Sunrise.

While Discovery Elementary's academic performance remains strong, its statewide ranking has declined from 464th out of 2,118 Florida elementary schools in 2017-2018 to 699th out of 2,256 in 2023-2024, and its SchoolDigger star rating has decreased from 4 stars to 3 stars over the same period. The school also has a relatively high percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch, ranging from 59.34% to 62.5% over the past few years, which is higher than some of the nearby schools. These factors, combined with the increase in chronic absenteeism, warrant further investigation to understand the school's success and the areas that need improvement.


Detail:

Public PK, KG-5

 8800 NW 54th Ct
       Sunrise, FL  33351


(754) 322-9100

District: Broward

SchoolDigger Rank:
699th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,489 Help


Students who attend Discovery Elementary School usually attend:

High:    Millennium 6-12 Collegiate Academy
    Piper High School

Student/teacher ratio:  19.4 Help
Number of students:  816

Racial breakdown:

African American:
64.1%
Hispanic:
20.1%
White:
7.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  62.5% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Discovery Elementary School ranks better than 69% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 65th among 189 ranked elementary schools in the Broward School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 67.03. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a high 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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: African American (64.1%), Hispanic (20.1%), White (7.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 62.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Discovery Elementary School is 19.4. 159 elementary schools in the Broward School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Discovery Elementary School employs 42 full-time teachers.
Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Discovery Elementary School is $9,489. 160 elementary schools in the Broward School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Discovery Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Broward:

SchoolDigger ranks Broward 30th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Discovery Elementary School

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2010 67.74 631st 1919 67.1%
2011 69.15 619th 1985 68.8%
2012 49.47 1009th 1984 49.1%
2013 53.96 918th 2029 54.8%
2014 62.92 746th 2064 63.9%
2016 76.57 454th 2087 78.2%
2017 74.23 518th 2112 75.5%
2018 76.20 464th 2118 78.1%
2019 67.68 675th 2182 69.1%
2021 55.91 962nd 2247 57.2%
2022 66.35 706th 2219 68.2%
2023 63.68 759th 2240 66.1%
2024 67.03 699th 2256 69.0%
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Data source: test scores: Florida Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Discovery Elementary School

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2010 126 501 39 126 12 n/a n/a 36 840
2011 132 509 42 127 7 1 30 0 848
2012 147 566 39 137 7 2 29 0 927
2013 154 523 43 131 6 2 34 0 893
2014 149 545 41 142 4 3 37 0 921
2015 151 577 36 166 6 2 37 0 975
2016 135 628 38 173 3 3 39 0 1019
2017 124 624 36 175 2 3 40 0 1004
2018 99 620 42 178 3 5 35 0 982
2019 88 617 44 182 2 6 33 0 972
2020 80 599 44 191 2 6 30 0 952
2021 52 560 28 159 2 5 31 0 837
2022 68 536 24 163 2 2 29 0 824
2023 64 523 27 164 1 3 34 0 816

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 Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 840 46.0 18.2 56.5
2011 848 49.0 17.3 61.9
2012 927 50.0 18.5 67.2
2013 893 55.0 16.2 62.4
2014 921 55.0 16.7 64.9
2015 975 58.0 16.8 69.1
2016 1019 56.0 18.1 67.8
2017 1004 58.0 17.3 69.6
2018 982 61.0 16.0 72
2019 972 55.0 17.6 66.5
2020 952 54.0 17.6 69.6
2021 837 45.0 18.6 60.7
2022 824 43.0 19.1 59.3
2023 816 42.0 19.4 62.5

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 Elementary School

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2010 840 46.0 18.2 56.5
2011 848 49.0 17.3 61.9
2012 927 50.0 18.5 67.2
2013 893 55.0 16.2 62.4
2014 921 55.0 16.7 64.9
2015 975 58.0 16.8 69.1
2016 1019 56.0 18.1 67.8
2017 1004 58.0 17.3 69.6
2018 982 61.0 16.0 72
2019 972 55.0 17.6 66.5
2020 952 54.0 17.6 69.6
2021 837 45.0 18.6 60.7
2022 824 43.0 19.1 59.3
2023 816 42.0 19.4 62.5

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.
Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Discovery Elementary School

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $549 (7.5%) $6,766 (92.5%) $7,315
2019 $533 (7.3%) $6,737 (92.7%) $7,271
2020 $618 (7.8%) $7,294 (92.2%) $7,912
2021 $621 (7.5%) $7,646 (92.5%) $8,267
2022 $2,324 (24.2%) $7,264 (75.8%) $9,589
2023 $1,387 (14.6%) $8,102 (85.4%) $9,489

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

Impact of COVID-19 on Discovery Elementary School

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 675th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 759th of 2240 Elementary schools
 2.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Discovery Elementary School)6758
 9%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Broward)6054
 6%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Discovery Elementary School)7960
 19%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Broward)6558
 7%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Discovery Elementary School)5863
 5%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)6258
 4%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Discovery Elementary School)7175
 4%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Broward)6761
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Discovery Elementary School)5857
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Broward)5958
 1%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Discovery Elementary School)6768
 1%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Broward)6453
 11%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Discovery Elementary School)6257
 5%
   5th Grade Science (Broward)4946
 3%
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students972816
 16%
African American617523
 15.2%
American Indian21
 50%
Asian4427
 38.6%
Hispanic182164
 9.9%
Pacific Islander63
 50%
White8864
 27.3%
Two or More Races3334
 3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients66.5%62.5%
 4%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Discovery Elementary School

Discovery Elementary School ranks 699th of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

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

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

In the 2022-23 school year, 816 students attended Discovery Elementary School.

Students at Discovery Elementary School are 64% African American, 20% Hispanic, 8% White, 4% Two or more races, 3% Asian.


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

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