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Discovery Elementary School vs. Northwinds Elementary School

Should you attend Discovery Elementary School or Northwinds Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">School Overview
School
Discovery Elementary School
301 2nd Ave Ne
Buffalo, MN 55313
: 
6/
10
Top 50%
Northwinds Elementary School
1111 7th Ave Nw
Buffalo, MN 55313
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings
n/a

Northwinds Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 256 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Discovery Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is approximately equal to the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 2% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Serving 408 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Northwinds Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Minnesota for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 69% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 46%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student-teacher ratio of 14:1 is higher than the Minnesota state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 7% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 39% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
256 students
408 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Discovery Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Northwinds Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
47% | 53%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Discovery Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Northwinds Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
29 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Discovery Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Northwinds Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
14:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Discovery Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Northwinds Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools and the state of Minnesota, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Test Scores
#824 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Top 50%)
#130 out of 1773 schools in MN
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Discovery Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Northwinds Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
40-44%
(Bottom 50% in MN)
69%
(Top 10% in MN)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Discovery Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwinds Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
50-54%
(Top 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
67%
(Top 10% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Discovery Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwinds Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
40-49%
(Top 50% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
75-79%
(Top 5% in MN)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Discovery Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Northwinds Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools and Minnesota public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Grade
Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Discovery Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Northwinds Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
42
64
Grade 1 Students
47
66
Grade 2 Students
41
65
Grade 3 Students
43
67
Grade 4 Students
45
80
Grade 5 Students
38
66
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Northwinds Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2008-09 school year.
% Asian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Discovery Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Northwinds Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
% Hispanic
n/a
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Discovery Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Northwinds Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Discovery Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Northwinds Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
98%
93%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Discovery Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Northwinds Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Discovery Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Northwinds Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools and in Minnesota, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.04
0.13
This chart showcases the diversity score of Discovery Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Northwinds Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title">Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
13%
24%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Discovery Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Northwinds Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Discovery Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Northwinds Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Buffalo-Hanover-Montrose Schools and Minnesota, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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