Discovery Woods vs Forestview Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Minnesota, United States, 7.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Woods
Brainerd · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
101 students
Forestview Middle
Baxter · Public middle · Grades 5–8
1,626 students
| Measure | Discovery Woods Brainerd, Minnesota | Forestview Middle Baxter, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #793 of 923 | #66 of 266 |
| National rank | #33352 of 50,301 | #2538 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades 5–8 |
| Students | 101 | 1,626 |
| Enrollment | 101 | 1,626 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.4% | 39.5% |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 15.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 63% |
| city | Brainerd | Baxter |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Forestview Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.0 vs 37.9).
- •Forestview Middle does better on math proficiency (63% vs 24.5%).
- •Forestview Middle does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 44.5%).
- •Forestview Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.5% vs 64.4%).
- •Discovery Woods does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 15.6).
- •Forestview Middle is the larger school with 1,626 students compared with 101.
- •Discovery Woods is a charter school while Forestview Middle is a public 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 Woods better than Forestview Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Forestview Middle ranks higher (74.0 vs 37.9 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 Woods and Forestview Middle?
About 7.2 km in a straight line, between Brainerd and Baxter in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Woods: 101. Forestview Middle: 1,626. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Woods and Forestview Middle rank in Minnesota?
Discovery Woods is 793rd of 923 and Forestview Middle is 66th of 266 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).