Very Good
#243 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 12% in state
Discovery Woods
Elementary School · Discovery Woods · Brainerd, MN
A charter elementary school in Brainerd, MN where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
604 N 7TH ST, Brainerd, MN 56401
- Math 25% proficient (2022)
- Reading 45% proficient (2022)
- 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Discovery Woods score 34% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 31%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 35% across the 12-year record (2011–2022).
Show all 12 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2011-2022) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2011-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from MN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
67.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Discovery Woods 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 57Somewhat Walkable
- Bike 58Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,217/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Brainerd), 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
$70,269
Median home value
$237,900
Median rent
$918/mo
College educated
24.1%
Homeownership
74%
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 56401; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Montessori School of BrainerdPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–2 | 0.2 mi | 20 | Compare → |
| St Francis Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.3private | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 201 | Compare → |
| Lowell ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–4 | 0.7 mi | 369 | Compare → |
| Riverside ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | PK–4 | 0.8 mi | 461 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Discovery Woods
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,118NCES 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 Woods is listed in Discovery Woods; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Discovery Woods
Discovery Woods is a public elementary school in Brainerd, MN, part of Discovery Woods, serving approximately 104 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 9.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 out of 10 and ranks #243 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Discovery Woods
What grades does Discovery Woods serve?
Discovery Woods serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Discovery Woods?
Discovery Woods has an enrollment of approximately 104 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Discovery Woods?
The student-teacher ratio at Discovery Woods is 9.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Discovery Woods rank in MN?
Discovery Woods ranks #243 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is Discovery Woods's MySchoolScout rating?
Discovery Woods has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.9 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 Woods?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Discovery Woods has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2011-2022).
Is Discovery Woods a charter school?
Yes, Discovery Woods is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Discovery Woods a Title I school?
No, Discovery Woods is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Discovery Woods?
67.3% of students at Discovery Woods 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 – 6th
- Enrollment
- 104
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 9.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 11
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Crow Wing County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 13.5%
- Phone
- (218) 828-8200
- Area population (ZIP 56401)
- 31,749
- Area average commute
- 21.8 min
- Area median age
- 40
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 56401; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2011-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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