Discovery Middle School vs Early Education Center
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 2.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Middle School
Alexandria · Public middle · Grades 6–8
898 students
Early Education Center
Alexandria · Public other · Grades PK–PK
114 students
| Measure | Discovery Middle School Alexandria, Minnesota | Early Education Center Alexandria, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #44 of 266 | – |
| National rank | #1969 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–PK |
| Students | 898 | 114 |
| Enrollment | 898 | 114 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.1% | 49.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 16.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | – |
| Math proficiency | 67% | – |
| city | Alexandria | Alexandria |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.1% vs 49.1%).
- •Discovery Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.0 vs 16.3).
- •Discovery Middle School is the larger school with 898 students compared with 114.
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 Discovery Middle School better than Early Education Center?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Discovery Middle School and Early Education Center?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Alexandria and Alexandria in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Middle School: 898. Early Education Center: 114. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Middle School and Early Education Center rank in Minnesota?
Discovery Middle School is 44th of 266 and Early Education Center is unranked among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).