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Discovery Middle School vs. Pioneer Middle School

Should you attend Discovery Middle School or Pioneer Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Discovery Middle School
45083 Hanford Rd
Canton, MI 48187
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Pioneer Middle School
46081 Ann Arbor Rd W
Plymouth, MI 48170
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Top Rankings

Discovery Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

Pioneer Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 734 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 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 778 students in grades 6-8, Pioneer Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 63% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 35%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 37% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
734 students
778 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Discovery Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Pioneer Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Discovery Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Pioneer Middle School.
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
39 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Discovery Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Pioneer Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
20:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Discovery Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Pioneer Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools School District and the state of Michigan, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#896 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 30%)
#306 out of 3025 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Discovery Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Pioneer Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
43%
(Top 50% in MI)
63%
(Top 10% in MI)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Discovery Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pioneer Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
55%
(Top 30% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
63%
(Top 20% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Discovery Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pioneer Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
37%
(Top 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
47%
(Top 50% in MI)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Discovery Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Pioneer Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools School District and Michigan public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Discovery Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Pioneer Middle School by grade.
Grade 6 Students
251
232
Grade 7 Students
245
288
Grade 8 Students
238
258

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Discovery Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2019-20 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Pioneer Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2001-02 school year.
% Asian
11%
13%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Discovery Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Pioneer Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
8%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Discovery Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Pioneer Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
16%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Discovery Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Pioneer Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
58%
67%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Discovery Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Pioneer Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Discovery Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Pioneer Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools School District and in Michigan, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.62
0.53
This chart showcases the diversity score of Discovery Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Pioneer Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
32%
17%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Discovery Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Pioneer Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Discovery Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Pioneer Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools School District and Michigan, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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