Serving 45 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 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 8:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 40% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 45 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 8:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Top 1% in MN)
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50%
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: <50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Discovery Public School - Faribault's student population of 45 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 6 teachers has grown by 20% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
45 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
6 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2006
School Motto
Discover your true potential!
School Rankings
Discovery Public School - Faribault ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,773 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Discovery Public School - Faribault is 0.37, 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
#1596 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
8:1
13:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
24%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
White
76%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Graduation Rate
(21-22)≥50%
84%
Showing 2013–2022. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)88.9%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 24-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 23-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 Public School - Faribault's ranking?
Discovery Public School - Faribault is ranked #1596 out of 1,773 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 46% MN state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% 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?
45 students attend Discovery Public School - Faribault.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Discovery Public School - Faribault students are White, and 24% of students are Hispanic.
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 13:1.
What grades does Discovery Public School - Faribault offer ?
Discovery Public School - Faribault offers enrollment in grades 6-12 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Discovery Public School - Faribault part of?
Discovery Public School - Faribault is part of Discovery Public School - Faribault School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
NO SCHOOL - Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2026 (Wednesday)
Last Day of Quarter 2
January 15, 2027 (Friday)
First Day of Quarter 3
January 19, 2027 (Tuesday)
NO SCHOOL - Spring Break
March 08, 2027 (Monday)
Last Day of Quarter 3
March 25, 2027 (Thursday)
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