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#735 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 37% in state
Discovery Middle School
Middle School · Alexandria Public School District · Alexandria, MN
An Alexandria Public School District middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
510 N MCKAY AVE, Alexandria, MN 56308
- Math 48% proficient (2022)
- Reading 50% proficient (2022)
- 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Discovery Middle School score 49% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 50%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 19 points since 2019, to 49% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 66% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 65% (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
34.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Discovery Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 18Car-Dependent
- Bike 45Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,810/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Alexandria), 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
$76,831
Median home value
$307,600
Median rent
$921/mo
College educated
33.2%
Homeownership
72.6%
Poverty rate
7.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56308; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
1 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| New Testament Christian SchoolPrivate · tuition | 7.4 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 75 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Alexandria Public School District
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #6 of 9
- District spending per student
- $14,622NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 6.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Discovery Middle School is listed in ALEXANDRIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICT; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Discovery Middle School
Discovery Middle School is a public middle school in Alexandria, MN, part of Alexandria Public School District, serving approximately 874 students in grades 6th-8th with a 15.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 out of 10 and ranks #735 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Discovery Middle School
What grades does Discovery Middle School serve?
Discovery Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Discovery Middle School?
Discovery Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 874 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Discovery Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Discovery Middle School is 15.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Discovery Middle School rank in MN?
Discovery Middle School ranks #735 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Discovery Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Discovery Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.7 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 Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Discovery Middle School has 66% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Discovery Middle School a charter school?
No, Discovery Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Discovery Middle School a Title I school?
No, Discovery Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Discovery Middle School?
34.6% of students at Discovery Middle 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 874
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 15.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 58
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Douglas County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.8%
- Phone
- (320) 762-7900
- Area population (ZIP 56308)
- 26,695
- Area average commute
- 18.5 min
- Area median age
- 42.9
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 56308; 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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