The Discovery School
School Overview
The Discovery School is a public school located in Dickson, Tennessee. It is a school in Dickson County School District district.
According to the Tennessee state assessment result, about 72% of students are proficient in Math learning and about 52% of students are proficient in English/language arts learning.
It has 223 students through grade KG to 5. The students to teacher ratio is 13 to 1 where a total of 17 teachers are teaching for the school.
Student Population
A total of 223 students are attending The Discovery School. By gender, there are 107 and 116 female students at the school.
Gifted/Talented Programs
The Discovery School offers the gifted and talented program. Total 2 students are identified and enrolled in the programs.
| Total | Male | Female | |
|---|---|---|---|
| White | 2 | 2 | 0 |
| Total | 2 | 2 | 0 |
Teachers & Staffs
Total 17 full-time (or equivalent) teachers work for The Discovery School and the students to teacher ratio is 13 to 1. All teachers are certified. 94.1% of teachers have 3 or more years teaching experiences.
| Headcount | Note | |
|---|---|---|
| Total FTE of Teachers | 17 | Students per teacher: 13 to 1 |
| Teachers who are certified | 17 | 100.0% |
| Teachers who are not certified | - | - |
| Teachers in their first year of teaching | 1 | 5.9% |
| Teachers in their second year of teaching | - | - |
| School counselors | 1 | Students per counselor: 223 to 1 |
| Law Enforcement Officer | - | - |
| Security guards | - | - |
| Nurses | 1 | - |
| Psychologists | - | - |
| Social workers | - | - |
Social/Economic Characteristics
| Value | |
|---|---|
| Total Households | 19,198 Households |
| Population | 51,944 |
| Male | 25,998 |
| Female | 26,682 |
| Child Population | 15,424 |
| Total Housing Units | 21,813 Units |
| Average House Value | $164,700 |
| Average Rent Cost | $782 |
| Unemployment Rate | 3.20% |
| Average Household Income | $53,076 |
| Heath Insurance Coverage | 89.05% |
| Internet Coverage | 100.00%% |
Academic Achievement
Achievement
Public Schools in Dickson County
In Dickson County, 18 schools are serving students in its area. The next lists are showing the public schools by offering level.
Private Schools in DICKSON, Tennessee
2 private schools are serving students in DICKSON, Tennessee. The next lists are showing the private schools by offering level.