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#1644 of 1,992 schools in MN
Discovery Public School - Faribault
High School · Discovery Public School - Faribault · Faribault, MN
A charter high school in Faribault, MN where students score 16 points below what's typical for similar communities.
126 8TH STREET NW, Faribault, MN 55021
- Math 10% proficient (2022)
- Reading 10% proficient (2022)
- <50% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Discovery Public School - Faribault score 10% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2019, to 10% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 10% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 22% (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
77.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Discovery Public School - Faribault 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 21Car-Dependent
- Bike 25Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,441/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Faribault), 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
$70,296
Median home value
$267,600
Median rent
$1,044/mo
College educated
20.2%
Homeownership
71.4%
Poverty rate
13.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55021; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Mn Academy for the BlindEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 40 | Compare → |
| Mn Academy for the DeafEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | PK–12 | 0.5 mi | 82 | Compare → |
| Shattuck-st. Marys SchoolPrivate · tuition | 9.5private | 6–12 | 0.7 mi | 391 | Compare → |
| Bethlehem AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.1private | 7–12 | 0.9 mi | 205 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Discovery Public School - Faribault
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $17,939NCES 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 Public School - Faribault is listed in Discovery Public School - Faribault; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Discovery Public School - Faribault
Discovery Public School - Faribault is a public high school in Faribault, MN, part of Discovery Public School - Faribault, serving approximately 48 students in grades 6th-12th with a 9.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 out of 10 and ranks #1,644 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Discovery Public School - Faribault
What grades does Discovery Public School - Faribault serve?
Discovery Public School - Faribault serves students in grades 6th through 12th.
How many students attend Discovery Public School - Faribault?
Discovery Public School - Faribault has an enrollment of approximately 48 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Discovery Public School - Faribault?
The student-teacher ratio at Discovery Public School - Faribault is 9.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Discovery Public School - Faribault rank in MN?
Discovery Public School - Faribault ranks #1,644 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Discovery Public School - Faribault's MySchoolScout rating?
Discovery Public School - Faribault has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.8 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 Public School - Faribault?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Discovery Public School - Faribault has 10% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Discovery Public School - Faribault a charter school?
Yes, Discovery Public School - Faribault is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Discovery Public School - Faribault a Title I school?
No, Discovery Public School - Faribault is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Discovery Public School - Faribault?
77.1% of students at Discovery Public School - Faribault 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 48
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 5
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- Rice County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 83.3%
- Phone
- (507) 331-5423
- 4-Year Graduation
- <50%
- Area population (ZIP 55021)
- 30,860
- Area average commute
- 21.5 min
- Area median age
- 40.4
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 55021; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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