Serving 941 students in grades 6-8, Discovery Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 941 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 28%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 71% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70% (Top 5%)
- Attendance Zone: Discovery Middle School serves the northern part of Granger, IN, covering an area of approximately 11.4 square miles. Most students typically have a short drive of 5-10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located about 4.8 miles away.
- 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
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Discovery Middle School's student population of 941 students has grown by 7% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
941 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2004
School Calendar
Average Class Size
22 students
School Motto
AIM High - Attitude, Integrity, Make a Difference
School Rankings
Discovery Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,743 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Discovery Middle School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#61 out of 1743 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
39%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
41%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
34%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
15:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
11%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
7%
15%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Black
3%
14%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
White
72%
62%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
7%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)8.6%
23.7%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 29-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
6%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Dark green, old gold with burgundy trim
School Mascot
Archers
Source: 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 #61 out of 1,743 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% 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?
71% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 39% IN state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Discovery Middle School?
941 students attend Discovery Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Discovery Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Discovery Middle School?
Discovery Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, 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 (No virtual instruction).
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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