Schmucker Middle School vs. Discovery Middle School
Should I attend Schmucker 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
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Discovery Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 967 students in grades 6-8, Schmucker Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 836 students in grades 6-8, Discovery Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 36%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 35% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Blue Ribbon Schools
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Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
967 students
836 students
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
48% | 52%
Total Classroom Teachers
54 teachers
45 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#531 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#89 out of 1755 schools in IN
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
57%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
75%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
303
263
Grade 7 Students
327
293
Grade 8 Students
337
280
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
4%
12%
% Hispanic
9%
4%
% Black
7%
4%
% White
73%
73%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
Diversity Score
0.45
0.45
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
23%
9%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
3%