Discovery Elementary School vs. South Middle School
Should I attend Discovery Elementary School or South Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Discovery Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
South Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in North Dakota for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Diversity
Overview
Serving 518 students in grades Prekindergarten-5, Discovery Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is higher than the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 23% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 27% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Serving 577 students in grades 6-8, South Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in North Dakota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the North Dakota state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 42%).
The student:teacher ratio of 11:1 is equal to the North Dakota state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is higher than the North Dakota state average of 27% (majority American Indian and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
PK-5
6-8
Total Students
518 students
577 students
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
47% | 53%
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
52 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
11:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#61 out of 459 schools in ND
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#182 out of 459 schools in ND
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
37%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Pre-K Students
17
-
Kindergarten Students
96
-
Grade 1 Students
86
-
Grade 2 Students
81
-
Grade 3 Students
79
-
Grade 4 Students
82
-
Grade 5 Students
77
-
Grade 6 Students
-
177
Grade 7 Students
-
205
Grade 8 Students
-
195
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
3%
% Asian
5%
4%
% Hispanic
4%
10%
% Black
6%
9%
% White
77%
61%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
13%
Diversity Score
0.40
0.60
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
4%
16%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
2%