Serving 101 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Discovery Woods 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 11-19% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-49% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 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).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 101 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 9:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-49% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: ≥50% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
School Overview
Discovery Woods's student population of 101 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 83% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
101 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2023
School Calendar
School Rankings
Discovery Woods 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 Woods is 0.39, 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
#1429 out of 1773 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
46%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 12-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-49%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
≥50%
41%
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
13:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
1%
2%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
5%
12%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
White
76%
60%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
18%
7%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)13.9%
27.3%
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
13%
7%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Montessori inspired
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Discovery Woods's ranking?
Discovery Woods is ranked #1429 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?
11-19% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 46% MN state average), while 40-49% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend Discovery Woods?
101 students attend Discovery Woods.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Discovery Woods students are White, 18% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Discovery Woods?
Discovery Woods has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 13:1.
What grades does Discovery Woods offer ?
Discovery Woods offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Discovery Woods part of?
Discovery Woods is part of Discovery Woods School District.
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