Discovery Middle School
Vancouver, WA · Vancouver School District
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · City, midsize
362nd of 381 Washington middle schools statewide · better than 5%· Stable
800 E 40TH ST, Vancouver, WA 98663
(360)313-3300NCES ID 530927002018Directory 2023–24
SchoolRow ranks Discovery Middle School 362nd of 381 Washington middle schools for 2024–25, based on WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 5% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 5th in 2019 to 5th in 2025.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25 · 512 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 498 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1995, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 61.0% | 43.2% | ▼ 17.8 pts | |
| Hispanic | 22.4% | 36.9% | ▲ 14.5 pts | |
| Two or more races | 4.3% | 9.4% | ▲ 5.1 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 1.3% | 4.4% | ▲ 3.1 pts | |
| Black | 6.1% | 2.6% | ▼ 3.5 pts | |
| Asian | 3.2% | 2.2% | ▼ 1.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.8% | 0.4% | ▼ 1.4 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1995. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $479K in zip 98663 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank · ▲▼ = points better or worse than Discovery Middle School
- #227Jason Lee Middle SchoolVancouver School District · 2.3 mi away227th of 381
ELA 39% ▲17 · Math 34% ▲21Compare - #367Gaiser Middle SchoolVancouver School District · 3.1 mi away367th of 381
ELA 21% ▼1 · Math 11% ▼2Compare - #376Mcloughlin Middle SchoolVancouver School District · 3.3 mi away376th of 381
ELA 14% ▼8 · Math 9% ▼4Compare - #231Thomas Jefferson Middle SchoolVancouver School District · 4.3 mi away231st of 381
ELA 39% ▲17 · Math 33% ▲20Compare - #99Alki Middle SchoolVancouver School District · 5.1 mi away99th of 381
ELA 58% ▲36 · Math 49% ▲36Compare - #349Covington Middle SchoolEvergreen School District (Clark) · 5.1 mi away349th of 381
ELA 24% ▲2 · Math 16% ▲3Compare - #163Pleasant Valley MiddleBattle Ground School District · 5.6 mi away163rd of 381
ELA 51% ▲29 · Math 38% ▲25Compare - #273Laurin Middle SchoolBattle Ground School District · 6.5 mi away273rd of 381
ELA 38% ▲16 · Math 25% ▲12Compare
What school district is Discovery Middle School in?
Discovery Middle School is part of the Vancouver School District district in Vancouver, Washington.
Is Discovery Middle School a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Discovery Middle School 362nd of 381 Washington middle schools (better than 5% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Discovery Middle School?
White 43%, Hispanic 37%, Two or more races 9%, Pacific Islander 4% (498 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Discovery Middle School cost?
The typical home value in zip code 98663 is $479K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (WA Smarter Balanced / WCAS 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.