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Discovery Middle School

Alexandria, Minnesota · Grades 6 to 8 · Alexandria Public School District

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About Discovery Middle School

Discovery Middle School is a public school in Alexandria, Minnesota, serving grades 6 through 8. Enrollment was 898 in the 2024-25 school year. With about 56.6 full-time-equivalent teachers, that works out to roughly 15.9 students per teacher. The surrounding area is classified as a remote town more than 35 miles from a larger urban area, in Douglas County. Within 5 miles there are 12 other schools, so families have nearby options to compare. Alexandria Public School District runs 9 schools listed here, including this one. See them all.

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School facts

Address	510 N McKay Ave, Alexandria, MN 56308
Phone	(320) 762-7900
School district	Alexandria Public School District
Grades	6 to 8
Students (2024-25)	898
Teachers (full-time equivalent, 2024-25)	56.6
Students per teacher	15.9
Charter school	No
School type	Regular
Level	Middle
Locale (NCES)	Town, remote, Douglas County

Source: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD), 2024-25 public school directory and membership files (NCES school ID 270306000083). Details may have changed since the survey. Schools can update them by claiming this profile.

Nearby schools

Middle Level Learning CenterPublic · Grades 7 to 8Alexandria · 0.6 mi Runestone Alternative SchoolPublic · Grades 7 to 12Alexandria · 0.6 mi Zion Lutheran SchoolPrivate, Lutheran · Grades PreK to 8Alexandria · 1 mi Alexandria Community Christian SchoolPrivate, Christian (nondenominational) · Grades K to 12Alexandria · 1.3 mi St Marys SchoolPrivate, Roman Catholic · Grades K to 6Alexandria · 1.3 mi Voyager ElementaryPublic · Grades K to 5Alexandria · 1.3 mi Woodland Elementary SchoolPublic · Grades K to 5Alexandria · 1.4 mi Lakes Country Academy - ALEXPublic · Grades K to 6Alexandria · 1.9 mi

The 8 closest public, charter and private schools by straight-line distance, from NCES location data. Listings here are never paid.

Frequently asked questions

What grades does Discovery Middle School serve?

Discovery Middle School serves grades 6 through 8.

How many students attend Discovery Middle School?

Discovery Middle School reported 898 students in 2024-25, according to the NCES Common Core of Data.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Discovery Middle School?

About 15.9 students per full-time-equivalent teacher, based on 898 students and 56.6 teachers in federal data.

Is Discovery Middle School a public or charter school?

Discovery Middle School is a traditional public (non-charter) school.

What school district is Discovery Middle School in?

Discovery Middle School is part of Alexandria Public School District. See all schools in this district at https://parentschoolreview.com/districts/mn/alexandria-public-school-district/

Where is Discovery Middle School located?

Discovery Middle School is at 510 N McKay Ave, Alexandria, MN 56308. The phone number is (320) 762-7900.

How many other schools are near Discovery Middle School?

There are 12 other schools within 5 miles of Discovery Middle School in our directory.