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Discovery Elementary School vs. Rachel Carson Elementary School

Should you attend Discovery Elementary School or Rachel Carson Elementary 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 Elementary School
2300 228th Ave Se
Sammamish, WA 98075
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Rachel Carson Elementary School
1035 - 244th Ave Ne
Sammamish, WA 98074
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)

Rachel Carson Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Washington for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Overview
Serving 543 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Discovery Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 87% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 86% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Serving 521 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Rachel Carson Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in Washington for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (which is higher than the Washington state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Washington state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 73% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the Washington state average of 52% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Grades Offered
PK-5
PK-5
Total Students
543 students
521 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Discovery 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 Rachel Carson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
51% | 49%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Discovery Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Rachel Carson Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
27 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Discovery 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 Rachel Carson Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
19:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Discovery Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Issaquah School District and the state of Washington, 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 Rachel Carson Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Lake Washington School District and the state of Washington, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#39 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Top 5%)
#17 out of 2113 schools in WA
(Top 1%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Discovery Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Rachel Carson Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
87%
(Top 1% in WA)
85%
(Top 5% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Discovery Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Issaquah School District and Washington 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 Rachel Carson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Lake Washington School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
86%
(Top 5% in WA)
91%
(Top 5% in WA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Discovery Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Issaquah School District and Washington 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 Rachel Carson Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Lake Washington School District and Washington public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
85-89%
(Top 5% in WA)
90-94%
(Top 1% in WA)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Discovery Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Rachel Carson Elementary School by grade.
Pre-K Students
33
48
Kindergarten Students
76
62
Grade 1 Students
70
71
Grade 2 Students
90
81
Grade 3 Students
71
87
Grade 4 Students
104
77
Grade 5 Students
99
95

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
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This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Discovery Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Issaquah School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2004-05 school year.
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% Asian
60%
59%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Discovery Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Issaquah School District and in Washington, 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 Rachel Carson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Lake Washington School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
7%
4%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Discovery Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Issaquah School District and in Washington, 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 Rachel Carson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Lake Washington School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Discovery Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Issaquah School District and in Washington, 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 Rachel Carson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Lake Washington School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
24%
27%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Discovery Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Issaquah School District and in Washington, 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 Rachel Carson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Lake Washington School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Discovery Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Issaquah School District and in Washington, 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 Rachel Carson Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Lake Washington School District and in Washington, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.58
0.57
This chart showcases the diversity score of Discovery Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Issaquah School District and Washington, 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 Rachel Carson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Lake Washington School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
2%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Discovery Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Issaquah School District and Washington, 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 Rachel Carson Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Lake Washington School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
(10-11 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Discovery Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Issaquah School District and Washington, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
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