Discovery Middle School vs Shakopee West Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Minnesota, United States, 189 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
Shakopee West Middle School
Shakopee · Public middle · Grades 6–8
899 students
| Measure | Discovery Middle School Alexandria, Minnesota | Shakopee West Middle School Shakopee, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 71 Top 25% |
| State rank | #44 of 266 | #91 of 266 |
| National rank | #1969 of 15,369 | #3110 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 898 | 899 |
| Enrollment | 898 | 899 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.1% | 35.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 15.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 59% |
| city | Alexandria | Shakopee |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.1 vs 71.1).
- •Discovery Middle School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 59%).
- •Discovery Middle School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 64%).
- •Discovery Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.1% vs 35.2%).
- •Shakopee West Middle School does better on students per teacher (15.8 vs 16.0).
- •Shakopee West Middle School is the larger school with 899 students compared with 898.
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 Shakopee West Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Middle School ranks higher (77.1 vs 71.1 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 Shakopee West Middle School?
About 189 km in a straight line, between Alexandria and Shakopee in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Middle School: 898. Shakopee West Middle School: 899. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Middle School and Shakopee West Middle School rank in Minnesota?
Discovery Middle School is 44th of 266 and Shakopee West Middle School is 91st of 266 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).