DISCOVERY MIDDLE SCHOOL
DISCOVERY MIDDLE SCHOOL is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Alexandria Public School District school district, located in ALEXANDRIA, MN with about 1,000 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 55 teachers, DISCOVERY MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
DISCOVERY MIDDLE SCHOOL, located in Alexandria, Minnesota, serves as a key educational hub for students in the Alexandria Public Schools district. The school is committed to fostering a supportive learning environment that bridges the gap between elementary education and high school, focusing on both academic excellence and the social-emotional development of early adolescents. By offering a comprehensive curriculum, the school aims to prepare students for the rigors of high school while encouraging them to explore personal interests through various elective offerings.
Beyond the classroom, DISCOVERY MIDDLE SCHOOL emphasizes community engagement and student involvement. The school provides a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, arts, and clubs, which are designed to keep students active and connected to their peers. Supported by a dedicated faculty and administration, the school strives to maintain strong communication with families to ensure each student reaches their full potential. For more information regarding their academic programs, school calendar, or administrative contact details, you can visit their official website at [www.alexandria.k12.mn.us](http://www.alexandria.k12.mn.us).
For more information, contact DISCOVERY MIDDLE SCHOOL at (320) 762-7900 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
ALEXANDRIA, MN 56308-8888
(320) 762-7900
http://www.alexandria.k12.mn.us
DISCOVERY MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in ALEXANDRIA, MN with about 1,000 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Minnesota
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Alexandria Public School District
- Total Students:
- 1,000
- Teachers:
- 55.62
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,000 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DISCOVERY MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 91% of the student body.
- White
- 91.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 3.5%
- Two or more races
- 2.6%
- Asian
- 1.5%
- Black or African American
- 0.9%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 47.8%
- Male
- 52.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.