Discovery Middle School

Discovery Middle School serves 874 students in grades 6 through 8 in Alexandria, Minnesota, with a student-teacher ratio of 15.1:1 across 58 full-time equivalent teachers. The school maintains a solid position within the state, ranking 882nd out of 2,027 Minnesota schools, placing it in the 56th percentile statewide. Academically, Discovery Middle School shows steady performance with room for growth, earning a 5.9 out of 10 MySchoolScout rating.

Half of students demonstrate proficiency in English Language Arts and Reading, while 48% achieve proficiency in Mathematics. These results reflect the school's ongoing focus on student development across core academic areas. The school serves a stable middle-class community where the median household income reaches $70,915 and home values average $294,300.

With 32% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher and a low poverty rate of 8.8%, the surrounding area provides a supportive environment for education. Discovery Middle School operates in Alexandria, a remote town setting in Douglas County, offering students a close-knit community atmosphere where educators can build meaningful relationships with their diverse student body while preparing them for high school success.