Discovery Middle School
Regular School · ALEXANDRIA, MN
Discovery Middle School is a regular school school in ALEXANDRIA, Minnesota, serving grades 06–08 with 898 students enrolled (SY 2024-2025). The student-teacher ratio is 15.9:1.
Student Demographics (SY 2024-2025)
| Race / Ethnicity | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| White | 781 | 87% |
| Hispanic/Latino | 52 | 6% |
| Two or more races | 45 | 5% |
| Black or African American | 9 | 1% |
| Asian | 9 | 1% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 1 | 0% |
| Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander | 1 | 0% |
| Total enrollment | 898 | 458M / 440F |
English Language Learners: 7 (1% of enrollment) · SY 2021–22
Academic Performance (SY 2021-2022)
| Metric | This School | State Avg | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 51.0% +2.6pp | 48.4% | 866 |
| Reading Proficiency | 57.0% +1.8pp | 55.2% | 861 |
| Science Proficiency | 42.0% | — | 293 |
Source: EDFacts, SY 2020–2021. Suppressed values (e.g. <=10%) indicate fewer than the minimum reportable threshold.
Stanford Achievement Estimate
Pooled score across SY 2009–2022 (grades 3–8), expressed in grade levels relative to the national average. Positive = above average.
Programs & Discipline
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC), Office for Civil Rights & EDFacts.
Lunch Program (SY 2024-2025)
| Category | Students | % of School |
|---|---|---|
| Total enrollment (est.) | 898 | 100% |
Contact & Location
510 N MCKAY AVE
ALEXANDRIA, MN 56308
Phone: (320)762-7900
http://www.alexschools.org/District
ALEXANDRIA PUBLIC SCHOOL DISTRICTPer-pupil expenditure: $19,187
District enrollment: 4,046
Other Schools in District
- Carlos Elementary Elementary
- Garfield Elementary Elementary
- Lincoln Elementary Elementary
- Miltona Elementary Elementary
- Voyager Elementary Elementary
- Woodland Elementary School Elementary
- Alexandria Area High School High
- Early Education Center Prekindergarten
Related Data
- Neighborhood demographics (ZIP 56308) → CensusDepth.com
- Minnesota population & income data → CensusDepth.com
- Minnesota teacher salaries → WageDepth.com
NCES ID
270306000083
Data sources: NCES CCD SY 2024-2025 (directory, staff, lunch), EDFacts SY 2020-21 (assessments), CRDC SY 2021-22 (programs & discipline), SEDA v6.0 (achievement estimates). Updated annually. NCES CCD