Discovery School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Vernal, Utah 84078 · Uintah District
#257 of 580 elementary schools in Utah
#21375 of 50,301 nationally
About Discovery School
Discovery School is a public elementary located in Vernal, in the Uintah District school district of Utah, United States. It caters for Grades K–5. In 2025 it enrolled 656 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 55.4 out of 100, placing it in the top 50% of elementary schools in United States and 257th of 580 ranked elementary schools in Utah. Its strongest component is community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (82th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (6th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 656.
There are 9 schools in Vernal; Discovery School ranks 1st of 8 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)53%
- Reading proficiency (30%)51%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)29.6%
- Students per teacher (15%)23.4
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Discovery School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 656
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 29.6%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 23.4
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 51%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 53%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Discovery School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Vernal Middle
Vernal · Public middle · Grades 6–8
842 students · 1.7 km away
Uintah Middle School
Vernal · Public middle · Grades 6–8
579 students · 2.2 km away
Ashley School
Vernal · Public elementary · Grades K–5
442 students · 2.5 km away
Terra Academy
Vernal · Charter other · Grades K–12
595 students · 2.6 km away
Uintah High
Vernal · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,843 students · 3.5 km away
Naples School
Vernal · Public elementary · Grades K–5
456 students · 4.0 km away
Maeser School
Vernal · Public elementary · Grades K–5
473 students · 4.9 km away
Davis School
Vernal · Public elementary · Grades K–5
442 students · 7.0 km away
Similar schools
Public elementary schools in Utah with a comparable Enrollment.
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Garland School
Garland · Public elementary · Grades K–5
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West Point School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Discovery School a good school?
Discovery School has a Success Index (US) of 55.4 out of 100 (Top 50% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #257 of 580 in Utah. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Discovery School rank in Utah?
Discovery School ranks #257 of 580 elementary schools in Utah and #21375 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Discovery School?
Discovery School had 656 students in 2025.
Is Discovery School a elementary school or a high school?
Discovery School is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–5. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Discovery School?
There are 8 schools within 15 km of Discovery School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.