Discovery Middle School
Tel:
(734)416-2880
- Discovery Middle School serves 775 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 44% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 39%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 44% (which is lower than the Michigan state average of 49%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 18:1.
- Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%.
Top Placements
Discovery Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 10%)
School Overview
- Discovery Middle School's student population of 775 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 39 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 775 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 39 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Discovery Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 20:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Discovery Middle School is 0.54, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.28. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (MI) |
| Overall School Rank | #1225 out of 3,159 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 39% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 44% | 49% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 11% | 3% |
| Hispanic | 6% | 8% |
| Black | 15% | 18% |
| White | 65% | 66% |
| Two or more races | 3% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.28 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 18% | 40% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Plymouth-Canton Community s School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, MI Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Discovery Middle School is Canton High School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Canton High School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Miller Elementary School (0.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Canton Miller Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 518 students
0.6 miles
43721 Hanford Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734)416-4800 0.6 K-5 518 - Canton Tonda Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 544 students
0.9 miles
46501 Warren Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734)416-6100 0.9 K-5 544 - Canton Hoben Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 511 students
1.0 miles
44680 Saltz Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734)981-8670 1.0 K-5 511 - Canton Canton High School Grades: 6-12 | 2007 students
1.3 miles
8415 North Canton Center Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734)416-2850 1.3 6-12 2007 - Canton Gallimore Elementary School Grades: 3-5 | 368 students
1.3 miles
8375 North Sheldon Rd
Canton, MI 48187
(734)416-3150 1.3 3-5 368
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