Discovery Middle School

Discovery Middle School serves 1,005 students in grades 6 through 8 in Fargo, North Dakota, offering a substantial middle school experience with a student-teacher ratio of 13.1 to 1 across its 77 full-time equivalent teaching staff. The school ranks #166 out of 457 schools statewide, placing it in the 64th percentile among North Dakota schools with a MySchoolScout rating of 6.3 out of 10. Academically, Discovery Middle School shows solid performance in English Language Arts with 55% of students scoring proficient or above across grade levels, while math achievement stands at 42% proficient or above, indicating opportunities for continued growth in mathematics instruction.

The school's academic score of 7.2 out of 10 reflects its commitment to student learning and development. Located at 1717 40th Ave S, Discovery Middle School sits in a well-established neighborhood where families demonstrate strong educational values, with 50% of residents holding bachelor's degrees or higher. The surrounding ZIP code 58104 features a median household income of $85,919 and median home values of $332,200, with a low poverty rate of 7.7%.

This mid-size city setting provides students with both suburban stability and access to urban opportunities, creating a supportive environment for middle school learning and growth.