Discovery Woods vs Nerstrand Charter School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 242 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
Nerstrand Charter School
Nerstrand · Charter elementary · Grades K–5
102 students
| Measure | Discovery Woods Brainerd, Minnesota | Nerstrand Charter School Nerstrand, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #793 of 923 | #519 of 923 |
| National rank | #33352 of 50,301 | #14192 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 101 | 102 |
| Enrollment | 101 | 102 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.4% | 23.5% |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 14.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 52% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 57% |
| city | Brainerd | Nerstrand |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Nerstrand Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (65.9 vs 37.9).
- •Nerstrand Charter School does better on math proficiency (57% vs 24.5%).
- •Nerstrand Charter School does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 44.5%).
- •Nerstrand Charter School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (23.5% vs 64.4%).
- •Discovery Woods does better on students per teacher (9.2 vs 14.6).
- •Nerstrand Charter School is the larger school with 102 students compared with 101.
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 Nerstrand Charter School?
On the Success Index (US), Nerstrand Charter School ranks higher (65.9 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 Nerstrand Charter School?
About 242 km in a straight line, between Brainerd and Nerstrand in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Woods: 101. Nerstrand Charter School: 102. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Woods and Nerstrand Charter School rank in Minnesota?
Discovery Woods is 793rd of 923 and Nerstrand Charter School is 519th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).