Discovery Woods vs Team Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Minnesota, United States, 258 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
Team Academy
Waseca · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
101 students
| Measure | Discovery Woods Brainerd, Minnesota | Team Academy Waseca, Minnesota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #793 of 923 | #814 of 923 |
| National rank | #33352 of 50,301 | #35128 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 101 | 101 |
| Enrollment | 101 | 101 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 64.4% | 81.2% |
| Students per teacher | 9.2 | 5.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 44.5% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 24.5% | 32% |
| city | Brainerd | Waseca |
| state | Minnesota | Minnesota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Woods scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.9 vs 35.3).
- •Team Academy does better on math proficiency (32% vs 24.5%).
- •Discovery Woods does better on reading proficiency (44.5% vs 42%).
- •Discovery Woods does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.4% vs 81.2%).
- •Team Academy does better on students per teacher (5.6 vs 9.2).
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 Team Academy?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Woods ranks higher (37.9 vs 35.3 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 Team Academy?
About 258 km in a straight line, between Brainerd and Waseca in Minnesota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Woods: 101. Team Academy: 101. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Woods and Team Academy rank in Minnesota?
Discovery Woods is 793rd of 923 and Team Academy is 814th of 923 among elementary schools in Minnesota on the 2025 Success Index (US).