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Discovery Middle School
PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
1717 40th Ave S, Fargo, ND 58104 · (701) 446-3300 · Part of Fargo Public School District 1
Students
992
Students per teacher
13:1
Free or reduced lunch
29%
Setting
City
Grades
6–8
What stands out about Discovery Middle School
- School Grade A−: near the top of Minnesota’s public schools
- Math proficiency 11 pts above the state
- Reading / language arts 13 pts above the state
- Enrollment down 9.7% since 2020
Test scores
EDFacts via Urban Institute Education Data Portal (SY2020-21) · 2020–21Math proficiency49%
State average 38.2%
Reading / language arts55%
State average 42.2%
Location
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1717 40th Ave S, Fargo
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6333
Grade 7321
Grade 8338
Enrollment over time
1,099’20
1,024’21
975’22
1,005’23
992’24
Down 9.7% since 2020.
Who goes here
White 63%Black 19%Asian 6%Hispanic 6%Two or more races 4%American Indian/Alaska Native 2%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.