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Discovery Bay Elementary School vs. Excelsior Middle School

Should you attend Discovery Bay Elementary School or Excelsior Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Discovery Bay Elementary School
1700 Willow Lake Rd.
Discovery Bay, CA 94505
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Excelsior Middle School
14301 Byron Hwy.
Byron, CA 94514
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Discovery Bay Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 438 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Discovery Bay Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 423 students in grades 6-8, Excelsior Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
6-8
Total Students
438 students
423 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Discovery Bay Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Excelsior Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
56% | 44%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Discovery Bay Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Excelsior Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
23 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Discovery Bay Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Excelsior Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
18:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Discovery Bay Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Byron Union Elementary School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Excelsior Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Byron Union Elementary School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1553 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
#4431 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Discovery Bay Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Excelsior Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
59%
(Top 20% in CA)
36%
(Top 50% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Discovery Bay Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Byron Union Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Excelsior Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Byron Union Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
60-64%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
39%
(Bottom 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Discovery Bay Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Byron Union Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Excelsior Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Byron Union Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
30-39%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Discovery Bay Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Excelsior Middle School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
86
-
Grade 1 Students
72
-
Grade 2 Students
79
-
Grade 3 Students
58
-
Grade 4 Students
73
-
Grade 5 Students
70
-
Grade 6 Students
-
133
Grade 7 Students
-
133
Grade 8 Students
-
157

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
3%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Discovery Bay Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Byron Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Excelsior Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Byron Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Asian
5%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Discovery Bay Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Byron Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Excelsior Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Byron Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
40%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Discovery Bay Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Byron Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Excelsior Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Byron Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
2%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Discovery Bay Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Byron Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Excelsior Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Byron Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
39%
51%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Discovery Bay Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Byron Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Excelsior Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Byron Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Discovery Bay Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Byron Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Excelsior Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Byron Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2014-15 school year.
% Two or more races
10%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Discovery Bay Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Byron Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Excelsior Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Byron Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.68
0.67
This chart showcases the diversity score of Discovery Bay Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Byron Union Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Excelsior Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Byron Union Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
30%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Discovery Bay Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Byron Union Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Excelsior Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Byron Union Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Discovery Bay Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Byron Union Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Excelsior Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Byron Union Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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