Discovery Woods vs Glacial Hills Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 133 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
Glacial Hills Elementary
Starbuck · Charter elementary · Grades PK–6
97 students
| Measure | Discovery Woods Brainerd, Minnesota | Glacial Hills Elementary Starbuck, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #793 of 923 | #295 of 923 |
| National rank | #33352 of 50,301 | #8320 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 101 | 97 |
| Enrollment | 101 | 97 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.4% | 51.5% |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 8.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 74.5% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 64.5% |
| city | Brainerd | Starbuck |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Glacial Hills Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.4 vs 37.9).
- •Glacial Hills Elementary does better on math proficiency (64.5% vs 24.5%).
- •Glacial Hills Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74.5% vs 44.5%).
- •Glacial Hills Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (51.5% vs 64.4%).
- •Glacial Hills Elementary does better on students per teacher (8.8 vs 9.2).
- •Discovery Woods is the larger school with 101 students compared with 97.
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 Glacial Hills Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Glacial Hills Elementary ranks higher (74.4 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 Glacial Hills Elementary?
About 133 km in a straight line, between Brainerd and Starbuck in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Woods: 101. Glacial Hills Elementary: 97. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Woods and Glacial Hills Elementary rank in Minnesota?
Discovery Woods is 793rd of 923 and Glacial Hills Elementary is 295th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).