Bridgewater Elementary School vs Discovery Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Idaho, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bridgewater Elementary School
Idaho Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
480 students
Discovery Elementary School
Idaho Falls · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
607 students
| Measure | Bridgewater Elementary School Idaho Falls, Idaho | Discovery Elementary School Idaho Falls, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 37 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #267 of 352 | #79 of 352 |
| National rank | #33714 of 50,301 | #13952 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 480 | 607 |
| Enrollment | 480 | 607 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 51.3% | 35.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.1 | 19.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 44% | 63% |
| Math proficiency | 29% | 62% |
| city | Idaho Falls | Idaho Falls |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.2 vs 37.4).
- •Discovery Elementary School does better on math proficiency (62% vs 29%).
- •Discovery Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 44%).
- •Discovery Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (35.1% vs 51.3%).
- •Bridgewater Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.1 vs 19.0).
- •Discovery Elementary School is the larger school with 607 students compared with 480.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bridgewater Elementary School better than Discovery Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Elementary School ranks higher (66.2 vs 37.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bridgewater Elementary School and Discovery Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Idaho Falls and Idaho Falls in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bridgewater Elementary School: 480. Discovery Elementary School: 607. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bridgewater Elementary School and Discovery Elementary School rank in Idaho?
Bridgewater Elementary School is 267th of 352 and Discovery Elementary School is 79th of 352 among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).