Discovery Public School - Faribault vs La Crescent Sec Montessori/STEM
A head-to-head comparison of two high schools in Minnesota, United States, 164 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Public School - Faribault
Faribault · Charter high · Grades 6–12
45 students
La Crescent Sec Montessori/STEM
La Crescent · Charter high · Grades 7–12
46 students
| Measure | Discovery Public School - Faribault Faribault, Minnesota | La Crescent Sec Montessori/STEM La Crescent, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | High | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–12 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 45 | 46 |
| Enrollment | 45 | 46 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 86.7% | 34.8% |
| Students per teacher | 9.0 | 11.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 75% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 24.5% |
| city | Faribault | La Crescent |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •La Crescent Sec Montessori/STEM scores higher on the Success Index (US) (58.3 vs 19.4).
- •La Crescent Sec Montessori/STEM does better on math proficiency (24.5% vs 10%).
- •La Crescent Sec Montessori/STEM does better on reading proficiency (75% vs 30%).
- •La Crescent Sec Montessori/STEM does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.8% vs 86.7%).
- •Discovery Public School - Faribault does better on students per teacher (9.0 vs 11.5).
- •La Crescent Sec Montessori/STEM is the larger school with 46 students compared with 45.
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 Public School - Faribault better than La Crescent Sec Montessori/STEM?
On the Success Index (US), La Crescent Sec Montessori/STEM ranks higher (58.3 vs 19.4 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 Public School - Faribault and La Crescent Sec Montessori/STEM?
About 164 km in a straight line, between Faribault and La Crescent in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Public School - Faribault: 45. La Crescent Sec Montessori/STEM: 46. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Public School - Faribault and La Crescent Sec Montessori/STEM rank in Minnesota?
Discovery Public School - Faribault is unranked and La Crescent Sec Montessori/STEM is unranked among high schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).