Discovery Middle School
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Alexandria, Minnesota 56308 · Alexandria Public School District
#44 of 266 middle schools in Minnesota
#1969 of 15,369 nationally
About Discovery Middle School
Discovery Middle School is a public middle located in Alexandria, in the Alexandria Public School District school district of Minnesota, United States. It caters for Grades 6–8. In 2025 it enrolled 898 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 77.1 out of 100, placing it in the top 25% of middle schools in United States and 44th of 266 ranked middle schools in Minnesota. Its strongest component is math proficiency (85th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (39th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 898.
There are 7 schools in Alexandria; Discovery Middle School ranks 2nd of 6 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against middle schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)67%
- Reading proficiency (30%)68%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)28.1%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.0
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Discovery Middle School by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 898
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 28.1%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.0
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 68%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 67%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Discovery Middle School
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Voyager Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades K–5
446 students · 2.1 km away
Woodland Elementary School
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades K–5
410 students · 2.3 km away
Early Education Center
Alexandria · Public other · Grades PK–PK
114 students · 2.3 km away
Lincoln Elementary
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades K–5
481 students · 3.4 km away
Kalon Prep Academy
Alexandria · Charter high · Grades 9–12
141 students · 3.9 km away
Alexandria Area High School
Alexandria · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,315 students · 4.9 km away
Carlos Elementary
Carlos · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
108 students · 10.0 km away
Garfield Elementary
Garfield · Public elementary · Grades K–5
117 students · 12 km away
Similar schools
Public middle schools in Minnesota with a comparable Enrollment.
Shakopee West Middle School
Shakopee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
899 students
St. Francis Middle
Saint Francis · Public middle · Grades 6–8
890 students
Black Hawk Middle
Eagan · Public middle · Grades 6–8
889 students
Prairie Winds Middle School
Mankato · Public middle · Grades 6–8
887 students
Waconia Middle School
Waconia · Public middle · Grades 6–8
885 students
Mariner Middle School
White Bear Lake · Public middle · Grades 6–8
881 students
Frequently asked questions
Is Discovery Middle School a good school?
Discovery Middle School has a Success Index (US) of 77.1 out of 100 (Top 25% of middle schools in United States) and ranks #44 of 266 in Minnesota. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Discovery Middle School rank in Minnesota?
Discovery Middle School ranks #44 of 266 middle schools in Minnesota and #1969 of 15,369 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Discovery Middle School?
Discovery Middle School had 898 students in 2025.
Is Discovery Middle School a elementary school or a high school?
Discovery Middle School is classified as a middle covering Grades 6–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Discovery Middle School?
There are 8 schools within 15 km of Discovery Middle School; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.