B+
Above Average
80/100

Discovery Elementary School

📚 Pre-K – 05 🏫 Elementary
📍 2100 EAST LEIGH FIELD DRIVE, Meridian, ID 83642
Overall
B+
80/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
2.2 grade levels above the U.S. average · 98th percentile in Idaho
Growth
C
Students gain 0.83 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 37th percentile
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Idaho for achievement

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

80
Repit Score
out of 100
477
Students
enrolled
19.2:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$9K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%98/1002.2 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%37/100Students gain 0.83 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.26 in 2009–19; 20th percentile in Idaho (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%64/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 22% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with Idaho schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +38 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

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

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency85% (+33 pts vs. state avg 52%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21
➗ Math proficiency81% (+43 pts vs. state avg 38%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2020–21

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 Idaho state test (2020–21), 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
White87%82%reading +31 pts, math +31 pts99th percentile (list)
Low-income75%65%reading +39 pts, math +35 pts100th 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 2100 EAST LEIGH FIELD DRIVE
City Meridian
ZIP Code 83642
District 1602100
NCES School ID 160210000801
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 83642

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

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $93,169
Per Capita Income $47,181
Poverty Rate 3.1%
Households Earning $100K+ 45.6%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 42.0%
High School or Higher 95.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $429,400
Median Rent $1,499
Owner-Occupied 71.8%
Renter-Occupied 28.2%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Discovery Elementary School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 51.8%
Female 48.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 75.9%
Hispanic/Latino 12.6%
Asian 4.6%
Two or More Races 4.2%
Black 1.5%
American Indian 0.8%
Pacific Islander 0.4%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 477
Teachers (FTE) 24.9
Student:Teacher Ratio 19.2:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Discovery Elementary School?
Discovery Elementary School has a Repit School Score of 80 out of 100, earning a grade of B+. 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 Elementary School?
Discovery Elementary School has 477 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.2:1.
What grades does Discovery Elementary School serve?
Discovery Elementary School serves grades Pre-K – 05 and is classified as a Elementary. This is a public school.
How much funding does Discovery Elementary School receive per student?
Discovery Elementary School receives $8,978 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is below the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Discovery Elementary School in 83642 ▼
Avg Home Value
$540,409
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,897
1-Year Change
+3.3%
% Renters
28.2%

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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