Discovery Middle School vs Woodland Elementary School
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
Woodland Elementary School
Alexandria · Public elementary · Grades K–5
410 students
| Measure | Discovery Middle School Alexandria, Minnesota | Woodland Elementary School Alexandria, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 80 Top 25% |
| State rank | #44 of 266 | #171 of 923 |
| National rank | #1969 of 15,369 | #5225 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 898 | 410 |
| Enrollment | 898 | 410 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 28.1% | 41.7% |
| Students per teacher | 16.0 | 11.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 68% | 65% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 73% |
| city | Alexandria | Alexandria |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Woodland Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (79.6 vs 77.1).
- •Woodland Elementary School does better on math proficiency (73% vs 67%).
- •Discovery Middle School does better on reading proficiency (68% vs 65%).
- •Discovery Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.1% vs 41.7%).
- •Woodland Elementary School does better on students per teacher (11.4 vs 16.0).
- •Discovery Middle School is the larger school with 898 students compared with 410.
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 Woodland Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Woodland Elementary School ranks higher (79.6 vs 77.1 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 Woodland Elementary School?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Alexandria and Alexandria in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Middle School: 898. Woodland Elementary School: 410. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Middle School and Woodland Elementary School rank in Minnesota?
Discovery Middle School is 44th of 266 and Woodland Elementary School is 171st of 923 among middle schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).