Discovery Public School - Faribault

126 8th Street Nw
Faribault, MN 55021
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Bottom 50%
Serving 49 students in grades 6-12, Discovery Public School - Faribault ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 53%).
The student:teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 49 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : <50% (Btm 50% in MN)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Discovery Public School - Faribault ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

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School Overview

Discovery Public School - Faribault's student population of 49 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
Total Students
49 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
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School Rankings

Discovery Public School - Faribault ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,734 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Discovery Public School - Faribault is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (MN)
#1526 out of 1734 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤20%
45%
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≤20%
53%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
8:1
14:1
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American Indian
n/a
2%
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Asian
2%
7%
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Hispanic
16%
10%
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Black
2%
12%
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White
76%
63%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.40
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<50%
84%
This chart display graduation rate of Discovery Public School - Faribault and public school graduation rate of Minnesota by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
43%
26%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
6%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Discovery Public School - Faribault's ranking?
Discovery Public School - Faribault is ranked #1526 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 53% MN state average).
What is the graduation rate of Discovery Public School - Faribault?
The graduation rate of Discovery Public School - Faribault is 50%, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 84%.
How many students attend Discovery Public School - Faribault?
49 students attend Discovery Public School - Faribault.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Discovery Public School - Faribault students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Discovery Public School - Faribault?
Discovery Public School - Faribault has a student ration of 8:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does Discovery Public School - Faribault offer ?
Discovery Public School - Faribault offers enrollment in grades 6-12
What school district is Discovery Public School - Faribault part of?
Discovery Public School - Faribault is part of Discovery Public School - Faribault School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-12
  • Enrollment: 49 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 8:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 24%
  • : <50% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education

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