Pioneer Middle School vs. Discovery Middle School
Should I attend Pioneer Middle School or Discovery Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Pioneer Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Discovery Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 807 students in grades 1-8, 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 57% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black).
Serving 658 students in grades 6-8, Discovery Middle School ranks in the top 50% 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 39% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black and Hispanic), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
1-8
6-8
Total Students
807 students
658 students
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
52% | 48%
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
39 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
17:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#390 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#1036 out of 2925 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
39%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
55%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
246
218
Grade 7 Students
281
224
Grade 8 Students
280
216
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
12%
10%
% Hispanic
4%
10%
% Black
8%
16%
% White
72%
58%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.46
0.62
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
27%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%