Very Good
#587 of 1,992 schools in MN
Top 29% in state
New Discoveries Montessori Academy
Elementary School · New Discoveries Montessori Academy · Hutchinson, MN
A charter elementary school in Hutchinson, MN serving grades Pre-K – 8th.
1000 FIFTH AVENUE SE, Hutchinson, MN 55350
- Math 22% proficient (2022)
- Reading 42% proficient (2022)
- 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at New Discoveries Montessori Academy score 32% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. MN average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 18 points across the 14-year record (2009–2022) and has held near 32% recently.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 32% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (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
61.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where New Discoveries Montessori Academy 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 24Car-Dependent
- Bike 40Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,426/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Hutchinson), 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
$78,663
Median home value
$238,600
Median rent
$934/mo
College educated
25.7%
Homeownership
73.9%
Poverty rate
9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 55350; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hutchinson Park ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | 4–5 | 1.0 mi | 393 | Compare → |
| Northwoods Sda ElementaryPrivate · tuition | 5.9private | PK–8 | 1.6 mi | 58 | Compare → |
| St Anastasia Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | K–5 | 1.6 mi | 65 | Compare → |
| CornerstoneEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 11 | 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.
New Discoveries Montessori Academy
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $23,911NCES 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.
New Discoveries Montessori Academy is listed in NEW DISCOVERIES MONTESSORI ACADEMY; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About New Discoveries Montessori Academy
New Discoveries Montessori Academy is a public elementary school in Hutchinson, MN, part of New Discoveries Montessori Academy, serving approximately 223 students in grades Pre-K-8th with a 11.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 out of 10 and ranks #587 of 1,992 schools in MN. State assessment records show 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about New Discoveries Montessori Academy
What grades does New Discoveries Montessori Academy serve?
New Discoveries Montessori Academy serves students in grades Pre-K through 8th.
How many students attend New Discoveries Montessori Academy?
New Discoveries Montessori Academy has an enrollment of approximately 223 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at New Discoveries Montessori Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at New Discoveries Montessori Academy is 11.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does New Discoveries Montessori Academy rank in MN?
New Discoveries Montessori Academy ranks #587 of 1,992 schools in MN.
What is New Discoveries Montessori Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
New Discoveries Montessori Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.0 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 New Discoveries Montessori Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, New Discoveries Montessori Academy has 32% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is New Discoveries Montessori Academy a charter school?
Yes, New Discoveries Montessori Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is New Discoveries Montessori Academy a Title I school?
No, New Discoveries Montessori Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for New Discoveries Montessori Academy?
61.4% of students at New Discoveries Montessori Academy 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
- Pre-K – 8th
- Enrollment
- 223
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 11.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 19
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- McLeod County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.6%
- Phone
- (320) 234-6362
- Area population (ZIP 55350)
- 18,567
- Area average commute
- 21.3 min
- Area median age
- 42.6
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 55350; 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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