Discovery School vs Maeser School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Utah, United States, 4.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery School
Vernal · Public elementary · Grades K–5
656 students
Maeser School
Vernal · Public elementary · Grades K–5
473 students
| Measure | Discovery School Vernal, Utah | Maeser School Vernal, Utah |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 55 Top 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #257 of 580 | #301 of 580 |
| National rank | #21375 of 50,301 | #24066 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 656 | 473 |
| Enrollment | 656 | 473 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.6% | 30.7% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 51% | 45% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 52% |
| city | Vernal | Vernal |
| state | Utah | Utah |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.4 vs 51.6).
- •Discovery School does better on math proficiency (53% vs 52%).
- •Discovery School does better on reading proficiency (51% vs 45%).
- •Discovery School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.6% vs 30.7%).
- •Maeser School does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 23.4).
- •Discovery School is the larger school with 656 students compared with 473.
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 School better than Maeser School?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery School ranks higher (55.4 vs 51.6 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 School and Maeser School?
About 4.9 km in a straight line, between Vernal and Vernal in Utah.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery School: 656. Maeser School: 473. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery School and Maeser School rank in Utah?
Discovery School is 257th of 580 and Maeser School is 301st of 580 among elementary schools in Utah on the 2025 Success Index (US).