C
Below Average
50/100

Discovery Academy

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 176 Cumberland Avenue, Wethersfield, CT 06109
Overall
C
50/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
C
0.9 grade levels below the U.S. average · 37th percentile in Connecticut
Growth
C
Students gain 0.93 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 34th percentile
Resources
B+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against Connecticut schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

50
Repit Score
out of 100
522
Students
enrolled
14.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
N/A
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%37/1000.9 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%34/100Students gain 0.93 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0); 34th percentile in Connecticut (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%78/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 54% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Connecticut schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −6 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Connecticut. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency57% (−1 pts vs. state avg 58%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency52% (+4 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Connecticut state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White75%85%reading +4 pts, math +17 pts76th percentile (list)
Black45%25%reading +11 pts, math -1 pts62nd percentile (list)
Hispanic47%42%reading +10 pts, math +10 pts59th percentile (list)
Low-income47%37%reading +8 pts, math +3 pts45th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 176 Cumberland Avenue
City Wethersfield
ZIP Code 06109
District 0900700
NCES School ID 090070001597
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 06109

Understanding the community around Discovery Academy helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $108,656
Per Capita Income $53,729
Poverty Rate 4.3%
Households Earning $100K+ 54.5%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 52.6%
High School or Higher 94.3%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $286,000
Median Rent $1,244
Owner-Occupied 80.2%
Renter-Occupied 19.8%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Discovery Academy.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 49.6%
Female 50.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 48.7%
White 24.0%
Black 16.1%
Asian 5.8%
Two or More Races 5.2%
American Indian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 522
Teachers (FTE) 37.0
Student:Teacher Ratio 14.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Discovery Academy?
Discovery Academy has a Repit School Score of 50 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Discovery Academy?
Discovery Academy has 522 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 14.1:1.
What grades does Discovery Academy serve?
Discovery Academy serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Discovery Academy receive per student?
Discovery Academy receives funding data not available in per-pupil spending from its district. This is below the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Discovery Academy in 06109 ▼
Avg Home Value
$440,798
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,176
1-Year Change
+12.5%
% Renters
19.8%

Other Schools in 06109

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026