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Discovery School of the Arts

12219 Second Ave., Victorville, CA, 92395

About Discovery School of the Arts

Discovery School of the Arts is a public elementary school in Victorville, California, that serves students in grades K–6. It is in a large suburban area. There are about 913 students at the school and about 34 full-time equivalent teachers. This means that there is one teacher for every 27 students, which is higher than the district average. The student body is made up of 53% girls and 47% boys, and about 74% of them are from low-income families. Discovery School of the Arts focuses on an arts-integrated approach to education, combining core academic subjects with visual and performing arts to encourage creativity and keep students interested. According to U.S. News-reported test scores, 41% of students scored at or above the proficient level in math, while 56% did so in English language arts. This means that students did better in reading than in math. The school spends a lot of money on each student, but it's not easy to find out how much. Discovery School of the Arts is located in a growing community in Victorville that is known for having housing that is relatively cheap. It offers a structured academic environment with a creative focus.

Discovery School of the Arts Contact Information

Address

12219 Second Ave., Victorville, CA, 92395

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Phone

(760) 843-3577

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Academic Performance

Subject Proficiency

Mathematics 41%
Reading 56%
State average proficiency is 41% in Math and 56% in Reading.
34
Full-time Teachers
26 : 1
Student-Teacher Ratio
913
Total Students
$113515
Avg. Teacher Salary
TOP 2207 IN STEM IN STATE

Robotics & STEM
at Discovery School of the Arts

2.5X
More likely to pursue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
2.5X
More likely to persue STEM Careers
80%
Jobs that will require STEM in 2030
  • 🤖 Coding & Debugging
  • 🧪 Hobby Electronics and Engineering
  • 👩‍💻 Apply Math in Science and Engineering
  • 🛠️ 3D Printing
🚀
Hands-on with real robots
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Led by competition winners
🎓
STEM career pathways

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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School Timings

Regular School Hours

All Grades: 8:40 AM to 2:55 PM

Early Dismissal Days

Dismissal Time: 12:15 PM

Note: Doors open at 8:25 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.

Student Demographics

White 12.38%
Asian 2.19%
Hispanic 75.14%
Black 7.12%
Two+ Races 2.3%
Native Am. 0.55%
White
12.38%
Asian
2.19%
Hispanic
75.14%
Black
7.12%
Two+ Races
2.3%
Native Am.
0.55%

Gender Distribution

Total Students: 913
52.79%
482 Female
47.21%
431 Male

Student Population

913 Students

With a student-teacher ratio of 26 : 1

Minority Enrollment

25%

Percentage of minority students

Remarkable Alumni

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Latest News

Discovery School of the Arts in Victorville, California, recently took its students to the roof to pick the last of the season's fruits and vegetables. This was a great way for them to learn by doing. The school also had nature hikes, which let students explore and learn about the outdoors. Students also got to hold lunar and meteorite samples from NASA, which made them more interested in exploring space. These events show how much the school cares about giving its students hands-on learning experiences and unique chances.

FAQ

Q1. What kind of education does Discovery School of the Arts offer?

Ans. Discovery School of the Arts stresses learning that is balanced and helps students grow academically, creatively, and personally.

Q2. Are there any activities outside of school?

Ans. Yes, students can join music programs, arts clubs, and events that happen at certain times of the year.

Q3. Does the school take food allergies into account?

Ans. Yes, the nurse and classroom staff can help you make individual plans.

Q4. Does the school have access to technology?

Ans. Discovery School of the Arts has computers, tablets, and other interactive learning tools in the classroom.

Q5. Are there clubs for extra activities?

Ans. Depending on staffing and resources, the school sometimes offers rotating enrichment activities.

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

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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
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Frindle

by Andrew Clements

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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

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The Swifts: A Dictionary of Scoundrels

by Beth Lincoln

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