Serving 237 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, New Discoveries Montessori Academy ranks in the bottom 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 20-24% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 45%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40-44% (which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 10:1 is lower than the Minnesota state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 19% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 38% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Prekindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 237 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 10:1
- Minority Enrollment: 19%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in MN
- Math Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 40-44% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 30-39% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
New Discoveries Montessori Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Minnesota for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
New Discoveries Montessori Academy's student population of 237 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has grown by 41% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-8
Total Students
237 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
New Discoveries Montessori Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,860 schools in Minnesota (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of New Discoveries Montessori Academy is 0.33, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.58. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1413 out of 1860 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
40-44%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
30-39%
41%
Student : Teacher Ratio
10:1
14:1
American Indian
1%
2%
Asian
n/a
7%
Hispanic
13%
11%
Black
1%
12%
White
81%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
63%
35%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is New Discoveries Montessori Academy's ranking?
New Discoveries Montessori Academy is ranked #1413 out of 1,860 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Minnesota.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 45% MN state average), while 40-44% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% MN state average).
How many students attend New Discoveries Montessori Academy?
237 students attend New Discoveries Montessori Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
81% of New Discoveries Montessori Academy students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 4% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of New Discoveries Montessori Academy?
New Discoveries Montessori Academy has a student ration of 10:1, which is lower than the Minnesota state average of 14:1.
What grades does New Discoveries Montessori Academy offer ?
New Discoveries Montessori Academy offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-8
What school district is New Discoveries Montessori Academy part of?
New Discoveries Montessori Academy is part of New Discoveries Montessori Academy School District.
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