Serving 975 students in grades 6-8, Discovery Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 44%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Black), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 28% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Discovery Middle School ranks within the top 50% of all 461 schools in North Dakota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Discovery Middle School is 0.49, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.47. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
42% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% ND state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% ND state average).
How many students attend Discovery Middle School?
975 students attend Discovery Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Discovery Middle School students are White, 18% of students are Black, 4% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Discovery Middle School?
Discovery Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 11:1.
What grades does Discovery Middle School offer ?
Discovery Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (offers virtual instruction).
What school district is Discovery Middle School part of?
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