Serving 836 students in grades 6-8, Discovery Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 836 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Discovery Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Discovery Middle School's student population of 836 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
836 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Discovery Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,755 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Discovery Middle School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.54. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#89 out of 1755 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
43%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
12%
3%
Hispanic
4%
14%
Black
4%
13%
White
73%
65%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
9%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Discovery Middle School's ranking?
Discovery Middle School is ranked #89 out of 1,755 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Discovery Middle School often compared to?
Discovery Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Schmucker Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 36% IN state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 43% IN state average).
How many students attend Discovery Middle School?
836 students attend Discovery Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Discovery Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Hispanic, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Discovery Middle School?
Discovery Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Discovery Middle School offer ?
Discovery Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Discovery Middle School part of?
Discovery Middle School is part of Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp School District.
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