Serving 874 students in grades 6-8, Discovery Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 13% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 874 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in MN
Math Proficiency
: 48% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Discovery Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Discovery Middle School is 0.24, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Discovery Middle School is ranked #897 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
48% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Discovery Middle School?
874 students attend Discovery Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
87% of Discovery Middle School students are White, 6% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Discovery Middle School?
Discovery Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Discovery Middle School offer ?
Discovery Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Discovery Middle School part of?
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 874 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
Minority Enrollment: 13%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 48% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50% (Top 50%)
Science Proficiency
: 32% (Btm 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
