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Discovery Middle School

6400 Westpark Dr Ste 200
Houston, TX 77057
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Bottom 50%
Serving 263 students in grades 6-8, Discovery Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Texas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 11% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 41%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 29% (which is lower than the Texas state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Texas state level of 14:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Texas state average of 74% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 263 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50% in TX
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

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

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Discovery Middle School's student population of 263 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 17 teachers has declined by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
263 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
17 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Discovery Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 8,188 schools in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Discovery Middle School is 0.17, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (TX)
#7885 out of 8188 schools
(Bottom 50%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Discovery Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
11%
41%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Discovery Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
29%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Discovery Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
25-29%
46%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Discovery Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Texas by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
14:1
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American Indian
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n/a
Asian
n/a
5%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Discovery Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hispanic
91%
53%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Discovery Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
8%
13%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Discovery Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
1%
26%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Discovery Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Discovery Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Texas.
0.17
This chart displays the diversity score of Discovery Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
57%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Discovery Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Discovery Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Texas by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Discovery Middle School's ranking?
Discovery Middle School is ranked #7885 out of 8,188 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 41% TX state average), while 29% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% TX state average).
How many students attend Discovery Middle School?
263 students attend Discovery Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
91% of Discovery Middle School students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Black, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Discovery Middle School?
Discovery Middle School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Texas state average of 14:1.
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 Southwest School District.
In what neighborhood is Discovery Middle School located?
Discovery Middle School is located in the Mid West neighborhood of Houston, TX. There are 10 other public schools located in Mid West.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Alternative school / Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 263 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 99%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 29% (Btm 50%)
  • : 25-29% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), TX Dept. of Education

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