Serving 889 students in grades 6-8, Discovery Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 67% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 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 37% (majority Hispanic and Black).
Quick Stats (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 889 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 27%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in IN
- Math Proficiency: 67% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 72% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 70% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Discovery Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Discovery Middle School's student population of 889 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 43 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
889 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Discovery Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,763 schools in Indiana (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Discovery Middle School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#62 out of 1763 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
41%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
70%
34%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
11%
3%
Hispanic
6%
15%
Black
4%
13%
White
73%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
43%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), IN Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Discovery Middle School's ranking?
Discovery Middle School is ranked #62 out of 1,763 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Indiana.
What schools are Discovery Middle School often compared to?
Discovery Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Schmucker Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
67% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% IN state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 41% IN state average).
How many students attend Discovery Middle School?
889 students attend Discovery Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Discovery Middle School students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 4% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Discovery Middle School?
Discovery Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is higher than the Indiana state average of 15:1.
What grades does Discovery Middle School offer ?
Discovery Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Discovery Middle School part of?
Discovery Middle School is part of Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp School District.
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