Discovery Middle School
Tel:
(256)837-3735
- Discovery Middle School serves 814 students in grades 7-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 74% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 44%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 70% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45%.
Top Placements
Discovery Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Discovery Middle School's student population of 814 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 42 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 814 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 42 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Discovery Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 19:1 has increased from 18:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Discovery Middle School is 0.55, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall School Rank | #53 out of 1,264 schools (Top 5%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 74% | 44% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 70% | 39% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 8% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 7% |
| Black | 20% | 33% |
| White | 64% | 55% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 2% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.55 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 17% | 47% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 3% | 5% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Madison City School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Discovery Middle School is Bob Jones High School (1.4 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Liberty Middle School (2.4 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Rainbow Elementary School (1.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Madison Rainbow Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 837 students
1.0 miles
50 Nance Rd
Madison, AL 35758
(256)824-8106 1.0 PK-6 837 - Madison Bob Jones High School Grades: 9-12 | 1778 students
1.4 miles
650 Hughes Rd
Madison, AL 35758
(256)772-2547 1.4 9-12 1778 - Madison West Madison Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 435 students
1.4 miles
4976 Wall Triana Hwy
Madison, AL 35758
(256)837-1189 1.4 PK-6 435 - Madison Columbia Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 814 students
1.6 miles
667 Balch Road
Madison, AL 35758
(256)430-2751 1.6 K-6 814 - Madison Liberty Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 886 students
2.4 miles
281 Dock Murphy Dr
Madison, AL 35758
(256)430-0001 2.4 7-8 886
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