Discovery Woods

Summary:

Discovery Woods is a public charter elementary school in Brainerd, Minnesota, serving 102 students from kindergarten to 6th grade. The school has a predominantly White student population, with a high percentage of students from low socioeconomic backgrounds.

While Discovery Woods aims to provide a unique educational experience, the school has consistently underperformed compared to the state average and nearby public schools on standardized tests. In the 2023-2024 school year, only 15.22% of students were proficient or better in MCA-III Math, far below the state average of 45.47%. The school has also struggled to support the academic achievement of specific student subgroups, ranking in the bottom half of Minnesota elementary schools. This pattern of underperformance is evident across multiple grade levels and subject areas.

Nearby public schools, such as Eagle View Elementary, Cuyuna Range Elementary, and Lowell Elementary, consistently outperform Discovery Woods on academic measures and have higher school rankings, despite serving student populations with similar demographic characteristics. This suggests that Discovery Woods may need to examine its instructional practices and support systems to improve student outcomes.


Detail:

Public, Charter K-6

 604 N 7th St
       Brainerd, MN  56401-8888


(218) 828-8200

District: Discovery Woods

SchoolDigger Rank:
658th of 881 Minnesota Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $9,692 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  9.1 Help
Number of students:  104

Racial breakdown:

White:
82.7%
Two or more races:
11.5%
Hispanic:
3.8%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  67.3% Help


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Performance Trends
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Compare Details Discovery Woods ranks worse than 74.7% of elementary schools in Minnesota. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 29.4. (See more...)
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (82.7%), two or more races (11.5%), Hispanic (3.8%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 67.3% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
Teachers
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Discovery Woods is 9.1. (See more...)
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Finance
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Discovery Woods is $9,692.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Discovery Woods:

SchoolDigger ranks Discovery Woods 658th of 881 Minnesota public elementary schools. (See Discovery Woods in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


White students:


Discovery Woods:

SchoolDigger ranks Discovery Woods 358th of 463 Minnesota school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Discovery Woods

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Rank History for all students at Discovery Woods

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2014 31.24 645th 826 21.9%
2016 22.48 709th 848 16.4%
2017 48.57 526th 853 38.3%
2018 17.48 725th 847 14.4%
2019 20.52 724th 870 16.8%
2021 25.91 674th 869 22.4%
2023 21.77 679th 845 19.6%
2024 29.40 658th 881 25.3%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Discovery Woods

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 36.46 527th 728 27.6%
2019 29.98 575th 740 22.3%
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Rank History for Female students at Discovery Woods

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2019 32.95 596th 787 24.3%
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Rank History for White students at Discovery Woods

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools MN State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 1.45 710th 712 0.3%
2019 6.21 709th 722 1.8%
2021 14.54 675th 710 4.9%
2023 11.06 679th 712 4.6%
2024 24.19 615th 730 15.8%
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Data source: test scores: Minnesota Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Discovery Woods Test Scores
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Data source: Minnesota Department of Education

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Reviews:
by a parent
Tuesday, September 12, 2017

Open Quote Excellent, I strongly recommend this school. Close Quote


by a parent
Wednesday, September 6, 2017

Open Quote A wonderful caring and enriching environment for our two children. Cool old building, and their teacher, Crystal, is incredible. Close Quote



Enrollment information for Discovery Woods

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2012 91 4 1 0 1 0 2 0 99
2013 108 4 1 1 1 0 3 0 118
2014 110 1 1 0 0 0 2 0 114
2015 99 3 0 0 1 0 2 0 105
2016 84 1 0 3 1 0 1 0 90
2017 89 1 0 3 1 0 1 0 95
2018 89 1 0 3 1 0 2 0 96
2019 107 2 0 5 0 0 4 0 118
2020 104 5 0 6 2 0 3 0 120
2021 89 3 0 3 2 0 5 0 102
2022 88 3 0 2 5 0 11 0 109
2023 88 0 0 2 1 0 11 0 102
2024 86 0 0 4 2 0 12 0 104

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Discovery Woods

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 99 5.0 19.8 59.6
2013 118 8.1 14.4 65.3
2014 114 7.2 15.7 57.9
2015 105 8.0 13.1 62.9
2016 90 10.0 9.0 66.7
2017 95 8.9 10.5 57.9
2018 96 n/a n/a 56.3
2019 118 n/a n/a 60.2
2020 120 9.5 12.6 53.3
2021 102 5.8 17.4 25.5
2022 109 1.6 65.2 49.5
2023 102 8.3 12.2 56.9
2024 104 11.3 9.1 67.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Discovery Woods

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2012 99 5.0 19.8 59.6
2013 118 8.1 14.4 65.3
2014 114 7.2 15.7 57.9
2015 105 8.0 13.1 62.9
2016 90 10.0 9.0 66.7
2017 95 8.9 10.5 57.9
2018 96 n/a n/a 56.3
2019 118 n/a n/a 60.2
2020 120 9.5 12.6 53.3
2021 102 5.8 17.4 25.5
2022 109 1.6 65.2 49.5
2023 102 8.3 12.2 56.9
2024 104 11.3 9.1 67.3

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Discovery Woods

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2019 $9,692

Data source: Minnesota Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Discovery Woods

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 724th of 870 Elementary schoolsRanks 679th of 845 Elementary schools
 2.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade Math (Discovery Woods)47.18.3
 38.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Discovery Woods)47.18.3
 38.7%
   3rd Grade Math (Minnesota)65.659.1
 6.5%
3rd Grade Reading (Discovery Woods)47.10
 47.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Discovery Woods)47.10
 47.1%
   3rd Grade Reading (Minnesota)54.647.4
 7.2%
4th Grade Math (Discovery Woods)12.510
 2.5%
   4th Grade Math (Discovery Woods)12.510
 2.5%
   4th Grade Math (Minnesota)63.957.1
 6.8%
4th Grade Reading (Discovery Woods)18.830
 11.3%
   4th Grade Reading (Discovery Woods)18.830
 11.3%
   4th Grade Reading (Minnesota)55.448.4
 7.1%
5th Grade Math (Discovery Woods)2520
 5%
   5th Grade Math (Discovery Woods)2520
 5%
   5th Grade Math (Minnesota)5244.4
 7.6%
5th Grade Reading (Discovery Woods)5060
 10%
   5th Grade Reading (Discovery Woods)5060
 10%
   5th Grade Reading (Minnesota)65.858.7
 7%
5th Grade Science (Discovery Woods)5060
 10%
   5th Grade Science (Discovery Woods)5060
 10%
   5th Grade Science (Minnesota)54.948.4
 6.5%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students118102
 13.6%
African American20
 100%
American Indian01
Asian00
Hispanic52
 60%
Pacific Islander00
White10788
 17.8%
Two or More Races411
 175%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients60.2%56.9%
 3.3%


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Students at Discovery Woods are 83% White, 12% Two or more races, 4% Hispanic, 2% American Indian.

In the 2023-24 school year, 104 students attended Discovery Woods.

Discovery Woods ranks 658th of 881 Minnesota elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.


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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the Minnesota Department of Education.

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