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Discovery Charter Elementary School
Elementary School · Discovery Charter School · Inver Grove Heights, MN
A charter elementary school in Inver Grove Heights, MN where students score 7 points above what's typical for similar communities.
4100 66TH ST E STE 2, Inver Grove Heights, MN 55076
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 47% proficient (2022)
- 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Discovery Charter Elementary School score 47% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 13 points across the 7-year record (2016–2022) and has held near 47% recently.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2016-2022) · reading/ELA 53% (multi-year average, 2016-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 14 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
51.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Discovery Charter Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 36Car-Dependent
- Transit 37Some Transit
- Bike 51Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,563/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Inver Grove Heights), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$98,026
Median home value
$308,900
Median rent
$1,340/mo
College educated
38.9%
Homeownership
83%
Poverty rate
5.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55076; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Discovery Charter School
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $11,569NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Discovery Charter Elementary School is listed in Discovery Charter School; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Discovery Charter Elementary School
Discovery Charter Elementary School is a public elementary school in Inver Grove Heights, MN, part of Discovery Charter School, serving approximately 175 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 10.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,195 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Discovery Charter Elementary School
What grades does Discovery Charter Elementary School serve?
Discovery Charter Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Discovery Charter Elementary School?
Discovery Charter Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 175 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Discovery Charter Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Discovery Charter Elementary School is 10.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Discovery Charter Elementary School rank in MN?
Discovery Charter Elementary School ranks #1,195 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Discovery Charter Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Discovery Charter Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Discovery Charter Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Discovery Charter Elementary School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022) and 53% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2016-2022).
Is Discovery Charter Elementary School a charter school?
Yes, Discovery Charter Elementary School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Discovery Charter Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Discovery Charter Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Discovery Charter Elementary School?
51.4% of students at Discovery Charter Elementary School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 175
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 10.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 17
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Dakota County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 36.0%
- Phone
- (651) 444-8464
- Area population (ZIP 55076)
- 21,258
- Area average commute
- 23 min
- Area median age
- 43.7
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 55076; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2016-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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