Discovery Public School Faribault
- Discovery Public School Faribault serves 64 students in grades 6-12.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 21-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 59%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 21-39% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 61%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 16:1.
- Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 33%.
Top Placements
Discovery Public School Faribault places among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
- Category Attribute
- Percent Eligible For Free Lunch Largest percent of students eligible for free lunch (Top 20%)
- Student Attention Lowest teacher:student ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Discovery Public School Faribault's student population of 64 students has grown by 23% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 7 teachers has grown by 16% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-12 |
| Total Students | 64 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 7 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Discovery Public School Faribault's student:teacher ratio of 9:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Discovery Public School Faribault is 0.40, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.34. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MN) |
| Overall School Rank | #1621 out of 1,784 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21-39% | 59% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 21-39% | 61% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 9:1 | 16:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 2% |
| Asian | n/a | 7% |
| Hispanic | 16% | 9% |
| Black | 4% | 11% |
| White | 76% | 67% |
| Two or more races | 4% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.40 | 0.34 |
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| Graduation Rate | 40-59% | 83% |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 43% | 30% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 21% | 8% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Discovery Public Faribault School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MN Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Discovery Public School Faribault is Mn Academy For The Deaf (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Mn Academy For The Deaf (0.5 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Mn Academy For The Deaf (0.5 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Faribault Mckinley Prek Grades: PK | 35 students
0.2 miles
930 Nw 4th Ave
Faribault, MN 55021
(507)333-6455 0.2 PK 35 - Faribault Mn Academy For The Deaf Special Education School
Grades: PK-12 | 102 students
0.5 miles
615 Olof Hanson Dr
Faribault, MN 55021
(507)412-5200 0.5 PK-12 102 - Faribault Lincoln Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 526 students
0.8 miles
510 Lincoln Ave Nw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507)333-6650 0.8 K-5 526 - Faribault Roosevelt Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 489 students
0.8 miles
925 Parshall St
Faribault, MN 55021
(507)333-6700 0.8 K-5 489 - Faribault Faribault Senior High School Grades: 9-12 | 1230 students
1.0 miles
330 9th Ave Sw
Faribault, MN 55021
(507)333-6100 1.0 9-12 1230
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