Serving 257 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Discovery Elementary School ranks in the top 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 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-5
- Enrollment: 257 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 2%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 40-49% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Discovery Elementary's attendance zone encompasses the entire Buffalo, MN school district, covering approximately 149.3 square miles. Families can typically expect a drive of 15 to 20 minutes to reach the school, with the average distance to the zone's edge being 7.7 miles and the furthest point located 16.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Discovery Elementary School's student population of 257 students has grown by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-5
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
257 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Campus Size
359 acres
School Motto
The place to dream, believe and achieve.
School Rankings
Discovery Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Discovery Elementary School is 0.04, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.60. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#824 out of 1773 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
12%
White
98%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)9.3%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 28-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Discovery Elementary School's ranking?
Discovery Elementary School is ranked #824 out of 1,773 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What schools are Discovery Elementary School often compared to?
Discovery Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Northwinds Elementary School, Maple Lake Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40-44% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Discovery Elementary School?
257 students attend Discovery Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
98% of Discovery Elementary School students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Discovery Elementary School?
Discovery Elementary School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Discovery Elementary School offer ?
Discovery Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-5 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Discovery Elementary School part of?
Discovery Elementary School is part of Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools.
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