Discovery School

650 W 1200 S
Vernal, UT 84078
(School attendance zone shown in map)
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 675 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Discovery School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Utah for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 51% (which is higher than the Utah state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the Utah state average of 43%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the Utah state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 18% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Utah state average of 29% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 675 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 50% in UT
  • : 51% (Top 30%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

School Overview

Discovery School's student population of 675 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 7% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
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Total Students
675 students
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Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
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Last Day of School
Mon. May 25, 2026
School Motto
Success for Every Student

School Rankings

Discovery School ranks within the top 50% of all 957 schools in Utah (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Discovery School is 0.31, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.46. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (UT)
#384 out of 957 schools
(Top 50%)
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51%
40%
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(20-21)
41%
43%
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(20-21)
54%
45%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
n/a
2%
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Hispanic
13%
20%
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Black
1%
1%
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White
82%
71%
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Hawaiian
n/a
1%
Two or more races
2%
4%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.31
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Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
24%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
6%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Discovery School's ranking?
Discovery School is ranked #384 out of 957 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Utah.
What schools are Discovery School often compared to?
Discovery Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Ashley School, Naples School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
51% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% UT state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% UT state average).
How many students attend Discovery School?
675 students attend Discovery School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
82% of Discovery School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Discovery School?
Discovery School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the Utah state average of 21:1.
What grades does Discovery School offer ?
Discovery School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5
What school district is Discovery School part of?
Discovery School is part of Uintah School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-5
  • Enrollment: 675 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 18%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 51% (Top 30%)
  • : 41% (Btm 50%)
  • : 54% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), UT Dept. of Education

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