Discovery Elementary School vs Lowell Scott Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Idaho, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Elementary School
Meridian · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
416 students
Lowell Scott Middle School
Boise · Public middle · Grades 6–8
773 students
| Measure | Discovery Elementary School Meridian, Idaho | Lowell Scott Middle School Boise, Idaho |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 79 Top 25% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #13 of 352 | #16 of 106 |
| National rank | #5542 of 50,301 | #4100 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 416 | 773 |
| Enrollment | 416 | 773 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 30.5% | 35.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.1 | 21.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 78% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 79% | 54% |
| city | Meridian | Boise |
| state | Idaho | Idaho |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.0 vs 66.5).
- •Discovery Elementary School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 54%).
- •Discovery Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 70%).
- •Discovery Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (30.5% vs 35.2%).
- •Discovery Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.1 vs 21.5).
- •Lowell Scott Middle School is the larger school with 773 students compared with 416.
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 Discovery Elementary School better than Lowell Scott Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Elementary School ranks higher (79.0 vs 66.5 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 Discovery Elementary School and Lowell Scott Middle School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Meridian and Boise in Idaho.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Elementary School: 416. Lowell Scott Middle School: 773. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Elementary School and Lowell Scott Middle School rank in Idaho?
Discovery Elementary School is 13th of 352 and Lowell Scott Middle School is 16th of 106 among elementary schools in Idaho on the 2025 Success Index (US).