Serving 848 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 19:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 27% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 36% (majority Hispanic and Black).
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 0.55. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
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?
848 students attend Discovery Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
73% of Discovery Middle School students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 5% of students are Hispanic, and 5% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Discovery Middle School?
Discovery Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, 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?
The article discusses a proposal in Washington D.C. to make college applications a requirement for high school graduation. It examines the potential benefits and drawbacks of such a policy, including its impact on graduation rates and college attendance. The piece also considers similar initiatives in other states and the debate surrounding this approach
This piece explores the controversial practice of offering monetary rewards to students for good grades. It examines studies conducted in various cities, discussing the effectiveness of such programs and the ethical concerns they raise. The article presents arguments from both supporters and critics of this approach to student motivation.
This article explores the fundamental principles of rubrics in education, focusing on their role as assessment tools. It breaks down the key components of rubrics, including criteria, performance levels, and descriptors. The piece also delves into the two main types of rubrics - holistic and analytic - providing authoritative definitions and explaining their unique applications in educational settings.
