Below Average
#1686 of 1,992 schools in MN
Discovery Elementary
Elementary School · Buffalo-hanover-montrose Schools · Buffalo, MN
A Buffalo-hanover-montrose Schools elementary school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
301 2ND AVE NE, Buffalo, MN 55313
- Math 47% proficient (2022)
- Reading 52% proficient (2022)
- 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Discovery Elementary score 50% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 58%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 15 points since 2019, to 50% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 65% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 68% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
19.5%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Discovery Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the Minneapolis map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 77Very Walkable
- Bike 69Bikeable
- City Safety: Average475/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Buffalo), 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
$93,471
Median home value
$321,000
Median rent
$1,150/mo
College educated
30.9%
Homeownership
81.5%
Poverty rate
6.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55313; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Parkside ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.1 | PK–5 | 0.1 mi | 340 | Compare → |
| Tatanka Elementary Stem SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–5 | 0.6 mi | 420 | Compare → |
| Northwinds ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.2 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 408 | Compare → |
| Hanover ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.9 | K–5 | Not available | 371 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Buffalo-hanover-montrose Schools
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #8 of 9
- District spending per student
- $13,682NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Discovery Elementary is listed in Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Discovery Elementary
Discovery Elementary is a public elementary school in Buffalo, MN, part of Buffalo-hanover-montrose Schools, serving approximately 256 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 17.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 out of 10 and ranks #1,686 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Discovery Elementary
What grades does Discovery Elementary serve?
Discovery Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Discovery Elementary?
Discovery Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 256 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Discovery Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Discovery Elementary is 17.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Discovery Elementary rank in MN?
Discovery Elementary ranks #1,686 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Discovery Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Discovery Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.7 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 Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Discovery Elementary has 65% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 68% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Discovery Elementary a charter school?
No, Discovery Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Discovery Elementary a Title I school?
No, Discovery Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Discovery Elementary?
19.5% of students at Discovery Elementary 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 256
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Town
- County
- Wright County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.4%
- Phone
- (763) 682-8400
- Area population (ZIP 55313)
- 24,862
- Area average commute
- 29.2 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
Official sources & links
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 55313; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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