Carlos Elementary vs Discovery Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 10.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carlos Elementary
Carlos · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
108 students
Discovery Middle School
Alexandria · Public middle · Grades 6–8
898 students
| Measure | Carlos Elementary Carlos, Minnesota | Discovery Middle School Alexandria, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #309 of 923 | #44 of 266 |
| National rank | #8627 of 50,301 | #1969 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 108 | 898 |
| Enrollment | 108 | 898 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.9% | 28.1% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 16.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 57% | 68% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 67% |
| city | Carlos | Alexandria |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.1 vs 73.9).
- •Discovery Middle School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 57%).
- •Carlos Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.9% vs 28.1%).
- •Carlos Elementary does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 16.0).
- •Discovery Middle School is the larger school with 898 students compared with 108.
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 Carlos Elementary better than Discovery Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Middle School ranks higher (77.1 vs 73.9 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 Carlos Elementary and Discovery Middle School?
About 10.0 km in a straight line, between Carlos and Alexandria in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carlos Elementary: 108. Discovery Middle School: 898. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carlos Elementary and Discovery Middle School rank in Minnesota?
Carlos Elementary is 309th of 923 and Discovery Middle School is 44th of 266 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).