B+
Discovery Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
510 N McKay Ave, Alexandria, MN 56308 · (320) 762-7900 · Part of Alexandria Public School District
Students
898
Students per teacher
16:1
Free or reduced lunch
28%
Setting
Town
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Discovery Middle School
- Math proficiency 7 pts above the state
- Enrollment down 8.9% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency51%
State average 44.3%
Reading / language arts57%
State average 52.5%
Location
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510 N McKay Ave, Alexandria
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6288
Grade 7301
Grade 8309
Enrollment over time
986’20
974’21
913’22
874’23
898’24
Down 8.9% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 87%Hispanic 6%Two or more races 5%Black 1%Asian 1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
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School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024-2025 school year. Scores: EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21). The School Grade is our own summary of state test results. Neighbor ratings are opinions, not an official measure of school quality.