Serving 892 students in grades 6-8, Discovery Intermediate School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 32% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 33% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 94% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 892 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 94%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 32% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 33% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Discovery Intermediate School's student population of 892 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
892 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Discovery Intermediate School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Discovery Intermediate School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#3139 out of 3662 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
52%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
33%
52%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
52%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
17:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
56%
37%
Black
33%
21%
White
6%
35%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
59%
47%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
4%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Discovery Intermediate School's ranking?
Discovery Intermediate School is ranked #3139 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Discovery Intermediate School often compared to?
Discovery Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Renaissance Charter School At Poinciana by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
32% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 33% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Discovery Intermediate School?
892 students attend Discovery Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
56% of Discovery Intermediate School students are Hispanic, 33% of students are Black, 6% of students are White, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Discovery Intermediate School?
Discovery Intermediate School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Discovery Intermediate School offer ?
Discovery Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Discovery Intermediate School part of?
Discovery Intermediate School is part of Osceola School District.
School Reviews
5 3/19/2020
This School is very good.
4 6/30/2018
this looks like a good school they have stem,diversity,and free lunch
2 1/17/2011
This school is HORRBLE. A girl got killed there 2 weeks ago.
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