Discovery Charter School

Discovery Charter Elementary School is the sole school in the Discovery Charter School district, serving grades K-8 in Inver Grove Heights, Minnesota. With a diverse student population and a high free/reduced lunch rate, the school's academic performance is mixed, with strengths in lower-grade math but declining proficiency in the upper grades.

Discovery Charter Elementary School has significantly higher math proficiency rates than the state average in grades 3 and 6, indicating strong math performance in the lower grades. However, the school's math proficiency rates decline in the upper grades, with 8th-grade math proficiency falling well below the state average. The school's reading proficiency rates are also mixed, with strong performance in grades 5 and 6 but significantly lower rates in grades 7 and 8.

Despite the school's diverse student population and socioeconomic challenges, its overall performance appears to be average, with a statewide ranking and SchoolDigger star rating that suggest room for improvement in certain academic areas. The school's strengths and weaknesses highlight the need for targeted interventions and support to ensure all students achieve academic success, regardless of their background or grade level.