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Discovery Elementary School vs. Alturas International Academy

Should you attend Discovery Elementary School or Alturas International Academy? 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
2935 North Golden Rod Drive
Idaho Falls, ID 83401
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Alturas International Academy
151 North Ridge Avenue
Idaho Falls, ID 83402
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Alturas International Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Idaho for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 624 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Discovery Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Idaho 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 Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 73% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 16% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 548 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Alturas International Academy ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Idaho for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Idaho state average of 55%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Idaho state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Idaho state average of 27% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-6
K-5
Total Students
624 students
548 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Discovery Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Alturas International Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Discovery Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Alturas International Academy.
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
26 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Discovery Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Alturas International Academy over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
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 Bonneville Joint School District and the state of Idaho, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Alturas International Academy with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Alturas International Academy Inc. School District and the state of Idaho, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#65 out of 704 schools in ID
(Top 10%)
#133 out of 704 schools in ID
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Discovery 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 Alturas International Academy, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
59%
(Top 20% in ID)
54%
(Top 20% in ID)
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 Bonneville Joint School District and Idaho 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 Alturas International Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Alturas International Academy Inc. School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
73%
(Top 10% in ID)(21-22 School Year Data)
64%
(Top 30% in ID)(21-22 School Year Data)
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 Bonneville Joint School District and Idaho 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 Alturas International Academy who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Alturas International Academy Inc. School District and Idaho public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-44%
(Top 50% in ID)(21-22 School Year Data)
45-49%
(Top 50% in ID)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Discovery Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Alturas International Academy by grade.
Kindergarten Students
97
91
Grade 1 Students
85
90
Grade 2 Students
79
94
Grade 3 Students
108
91
Grade 4 Students
83
92
Grade 5 Students
86
90
Grade 6 Students
86
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Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
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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 Bonneville Joint School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
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% Asian
1%
3%
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 Bonneville Joint School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Alturas International Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Alturas International Academy Inc. School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
13%
17%
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 Bonneville Joint School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Alturas International Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Alturas International Academy Inc. School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
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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 Bonneville Joint School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
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% White
84%
77%
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 Bonneville Joint School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Alturas International Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Alturas International Academy Inc. School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Discovery Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Bonneville Joint School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Alturas International Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Alturas International Academy Inc. School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
% Two or more races
1%
2%
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 Bonneville Joint School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Alturas International Academy, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Alturas International Academy Inc. School District and in Idaho, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.28
0.38
This chart showcases the diversity score of Discovery Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Bonneville Joint School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Alturas International Academy, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Alturas International Academy Inc. School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
18%
20%
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 Bonneville Joint School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
11%
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 Bonneville Joint School District and Idaho, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
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