Baxter Elementary vs Discovery Woods
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 6.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baxter Elementary
Baxter · Public elementary · Grades PK–4
506 students
Discovery Woods
Brainerd · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
101 students
| Measure | Baxter Elementary Baxter, Minnesota | Discovery Woods Brainerd, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 81 Top 10% | 38 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #147 of 923 | #793 of 923 |
| National rank | #4584 of 50,301 | #33352 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–4 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 506 | 101 |
| Enrollment | 506 | 101 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.8% | 64.4% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 9.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 72% | 44.5% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 24.5% |
| city | Baxter | Brainerd |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Baxter Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (80.7 vs 37.9).
- •Baxter Elementary does better on math proficiency (82% vs 24.5%).
- •Baxter Elementary does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 44.5%).
- •Baxter Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.8% vs 64.4%).
- •Discovery Woods does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 15.3).
- •Baxter Elementary is the larger school with 506 students compared with 101.
- •Baxter Elementary is a public school while Discovery Woods is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Baxter Elementary better than Discovery Woods?
On the Success Index (US), Baxter Elementary ranks higher (80.7 vs 37.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Baxter Elementary and Discovery Woods?
About 6.7 km in a straight line, between Baxter and Brainerd in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baxter Elementary: 506. Discovery Woods: 101. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baxter Elementary and Discovery Woods rank in Minnesota?
Baxter Elementary is 147th of 923 and Discovery Woods is 793rd of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).