Serving 48 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 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: 6-12
- Enrollment: 48 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Graduation Rate: ≥50% (Btm 50% 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
Top Rankings
Discovery Public School - Faribault ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
Community Size
Student Attention
School Overview
Discovery Public School - Faribault's student population of 48 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 5 teachers has declined by 16% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-12
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
48 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
5 teachers
School Rankings
Discovery Public School - Faribault ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Discovery Public School - Faribault is 0.43, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1651 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
2%
Asian
4%
7%
Hispanic
19%
12%
Black
n/a
12%
White
73%
61%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Graduation Rate
≥50%
84%
Eligible for Free Lunch
71%
36%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Discovery Public School - Faribault's ranking?
Discovery Public School - Faribault is ranked #1651 out of 1,860 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 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?
48 students attend Discovery Public School - Faribault.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Discovery Public School - Faribault students are White, 19% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Asian, and 4% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Discovery Public School - Faribault?
Discovery Public School - Faribault has a student ration of 10:1, 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.
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