Discovery Middle School
Tel:
(256) 837-3735
- Discovery Middle School serves 847 students in grades 7-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 46%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Discovery Middle School placed in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
Top Placements
Discovery Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama 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%)
School Overview
- Discovery Middle School's student population of 847 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 44 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 847 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 44 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Discovery Middle School is ranked within the top 10% of all 1,270 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Discovery Middle School is 0.58, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #87 out of 1270 schools (Top 10%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 72% | 47% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 71% | 46% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 19:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 9% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 5% | 8% |
| Black | 20% | 33% |
| White | 61% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 15% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Madison City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (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 | 872 students
1.0 miles
50 Nance Rd
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 824-8106 1.0 PK-6 872 - Madison Bob Jones High School Grades: 9-12 | 1,779 student
1.4 miles
650 Hughes Rd
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 772-2547 1.4 9-12 1,779 - Madison West Madison Elementary School Grades: PK-6 | 442 students
1.4 miles
4976 Wall Triana Hwy
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 837-1189 1.4 PK-6 442 - Madison Columbia Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 865 students
1.6 miles
667 Balch Road
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 430-2751 1.6 K-6 865 - Madison Liberty Middle School Grades: 7-8 | 900 students
2.4 miles
281 Dock Murphy Dr
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 430-0001 2.4 7-8 900
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