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Discovery Elementary

7500 Vaquero Ave., Bakersfield, CA, 93308

Ranked 2068 of 7047 in California

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Discovery Elementary

7500 Vaquero Ave., Bakersfield, CA, 93308

About Discovery Elementary

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 42%
Reading 53%
State average proficiency is 42% in Math and 53% in Reading.
35
Full-time Teachers
20 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
3
Teachers In First Or Second Year (yrs)
722
Total Students
$84986
Avg. Teacher Salary

Student Demographics

White 36.7%
Asian 5.82%
Hispanic 50.14%
Black 1.94%
Two+ Races 4.57%
Native Am. 0.69%
White
36.7%
Asian
5.82%
Hispanic
50.14%
Black
1.94%
Two+ Races
4.57%
Native Am.
0.69%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 722
49.45%
357 Female
50.55%
365 Male

Student Population

722 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 20 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Students per Counselor

1203 : 1

Student to counselor ratio

Discovery Elementary Contact Information

Address

7500 Vaquero Ave., Bakersfield, CA, 93308

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Phone

(661) 589-7336

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Recent News & Updates

New Playground Name

We are so excited to announce the name of our new playground! Following a school-wide and Robinson community vote we narrowed a large list of names down to four. Since our students will be using the playground on a daily basis, we gave them the final vote! 476.....

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MANSFIELD — Inside the brick building on East Street, four educators who began teaching within 2 years of each other, all spending the beginning of their careers teaching fourth grade at Jordan/Jackson Elementary School...

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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:15 AM to 2:15 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:00 AM for student arrival. Please refer to the school calendar for specific early dismissal dates.

After School Activities

Information coming soon

School Session Dates

September to June

School session starts in September 1st week and ends in June 3rd week. For exact dates, please contact the school.

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Discovery Elementary recently hosted a county-wide Positivity Project Showcase. Teachers and administrators from all over Kern County came to see how the school's character education programs are improving the culture of the school and getting students more involved through positive behavior programs.

FAQ

Q1. Does Discovery Elementary have programs for kids before or after school?

Ans. Discovery Elementary usually offers after-school programs that are supported by the district and give students more time to learn or do other things, but only if there is space and they sign up.

Q2. What does the school do to help students who need extra help with their education?

Ans. The school provides special education services, such as individualized education programs (IEPs), resource support, and working with specialists when needed.

Q3. Do schools want parents to get involved in school events?

Ans. Yes, the school organizes parent-teacher conferences, school events, and volunteer opportunities to get families involved.

Q4. What kinds of transportation do students have?

Ans. The school district usually provides transportation for students based on their eligibility, how far they live from school, and the rules of the district.

Q5: How does Discovery Elementary make sure that students are safe and show up to class?

The school follows the district's rules for attendance and safety, which include having supervised campuses, procedures for checking in visitors, and plans for what to do in case of an emergency.

Games & Extracurricular Activities

Sports

  • Soccer Club Grades 1-3 | Mon/Wed 3:30-4:30pm
  • Basketball Grades 2-4 | Tue/Thu 3:30-4:45pm
  • Track & Field Grades 3-5 | Fri 3:30-5:00pm

Arts

  • Art Club Grades K-2 | Mon 3:00-4:00pm
  • Drama Club Grades 3-5 | Wed 3:30-5:00pm
  • Choir Grades 2-5 | Thu 3:15-4:15pm

Clubs

  • Chess Club Grades 2-5 | Fri 3:15-4:15pm
  • Garden Club All Grades | Tue 3:15-4:00pm
  • Robotics Club Grades 3-5 | Thu 3:30-5:00pm

Note: Schedules may change during school holidays. Please contact School for exact Schedule.

Summer Suggested Reading

Horn Book Selections

Vocabulary.com +3 Horn Book +3 What to Read to Your Kids +3
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Maggie Lou, Firefox

by Arnolda Dufour Bowes

PS

The Puppets of Spelhorst

by Kate DiCamillo

MLV

The Mona Lisa Vanishes

by Nicholas Day

Vocabulary.com Top Picks

Penguin Random House +10 Vocabulary.com +10 Wikipedia +10
F

Frindle

by Andrew Clements

WR

The Wild Robot

by Peter Brown

JGP

James and the Giant Peach

by Roald Dahl

Penguin Random House Features

Horn Book +2 Penguin Random House +2 The Guardian +2
SLB

The Secret Language of Birds

by Lynne Kelly

S

The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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