Serving 731 students in grades 6-8, Discovery Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 731 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 40%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in MI
- Math Proficiency: 43% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 55% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Discovery Middle School serves the southeast part of Canton, MI, covering an approximate area of 7.2 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the farthest edge of the attendance zone being about 3.8 miles from the school.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
School Overview
Discovery Middle School's student population of 731 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 42 teachers has grown by 10% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
731 students
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
42 teachers
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School Rankings
Discovery Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 3,025 schools in Michigan (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Discovery Middle School is 0.60, which is more 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
#896 out of 3025 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
35%
Showing 2013–2023. View full 14-year historical data
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
45%
Showing 2012–2022. View full 13-year historical data
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
38%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Asian
11%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Hispanic
7%
9%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Black
15%
18%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
White
60%
63%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Two or more races
7%
5%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 15-year historical data
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)23.4%
33.3%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
45%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 30-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. View full 26-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), MI Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Discovery Middle School's ranking?
Discovery Middle School is ranked #896 out of 3,025 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Michigan.
What schools are Discovery Middle School often compared to?
Discovery Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Pioneer Middle School, Adlai Stevenson Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
43% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 35% MI state average), while 55% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% MI state average).
How many students attend Discovery Middle School?
731 students attend Discovery Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Discovery Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Black, 11% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Discovery Middle School?
Discovery Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Michigan state average of 16:1.
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 Plymouth-Canton Community Schools.
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