Discovery Middle School vs Ed Clapp Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in North Dakota, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Middle School
Fargo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
992 students
Ed Clapp Elementary School
Fargo · Public elementary · Grades K–5
444 students
| Measure | Discovery Middle School Fargo, North Dakota | Ed Clapp Elementary School Fargo, North Dakota |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #8 of 36 | #193 of 232 |
| National rank | #2683 of 15,369 | #28663 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 992 | 444 |
| Enrollment | 992 | 444 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29.4% | 57.7% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 9.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 34% |
| Math proficiency | 54% | 38% |
| city | Fargo | Fargo |
| state | North Dakota | North Dakota |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.2 vs 44.9).
- •Discovery Middle School does better on math proficiency (54% vs 38%).
- •Discovery Middle School does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 34%).
- •Discovery Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (29.4% vs 57.7%).
- •Ed Clapp Elementary School does better on students per teacher (9.3 vs 13.4).
- •Discovery Middle School is the larger school with 992 students compared with 444.
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 Middle School better than Ed Clapp Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Middle School ranks higher (73.2 vs 44.9 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 Middle School and Ed Clapp Elementary School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Fargo and Fargo in North Dakota.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Middle School: 992. Ed Clapp Elementary School: 444. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Middle School and Ed Clapp Elementary School rank in North Dakota?
Discovery Middle School is 8th of 36 and Ed Clapp Elementary School is 193rd of 232 among middle schools in North Dakota on the 2025 Success Index (US).