Discovery Middle School vs Kalon Prep Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 3.9 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
Kalon Prep Academy
Alexandria · Charter high · Grades 9–12
141 students
| Measure | Discovery Middle School Alexandria, Minnesota | Kalon Prep Academy Alexandria, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 54 Top 50% |
| State rank | #44 of 266 | #258 of 433 |
| National rank | #1969 of 15,369 | #7397 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 898 | 141 |
| Enrollment | 898 | 141 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.1% | 50.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 12.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | – |
| Math proficiency | 67% | – |
| city | Alexandria | Alexandria |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.1 vs 53.7).
- •Discovery Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.1% vs 50.4%).
- •Kalon Prep Academy does better on students per teacher (12.8 vs 16.0).
- •Discovery Middle School is the larger school with 898 students compared with 141.
- •Discovery Middle School is a public school while Kalon Prep Academy 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 Discovery Middle School better than Kalon Prep Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Middle School ranks higher (77.1 vs 53.7 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 Discovery Middle School and Kalon Prep Academy?
About 3.9 km in a straight line, between Alexandria and Alexandria in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Middle School: 898. Kalon Prep Academy: 141. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Middle School and Kalon Prep Academy rank in Minnesota?
Discovery Middle School is 44th of 266 and Kalon Prep Academy is 258th of 433 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).