Discovery Middle School

1304 Hughes Rd
Madison, AL 35758
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
Serving 1,334 students in grades 6-8, Discovery Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,334 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 10% in AL
  • : 49% (Top 20%)
  • : 72% (Top 10%)
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Discovery Middle School's student population of 1,334 students has grown by 8% over five school years.
The teacher population of 80 teachers has grown by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,334 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
80 teachers
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School Rankings

Discovery Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Discovery Middle School is 0.62, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
#112 out of 1285 schools
(Top 10%)
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49%
29%
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 Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
72%
47%
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 Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
60%
38%
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 Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
8%
1%
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Hispanic
8%
11%
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Black
19%
32%
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White
58%
52%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
3%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alabama.
0.62
This chart displays the diversity score of Discovery Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
22%
55%
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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 Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Discovery Middle School's ranking?
Discovery Middle School is ranked #112 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Discovery Middle School often compared to?
Discovery Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Liberty Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 72% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Discovery Middle School?
1,334 students attend Discovery Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
58% of Discovery Middle School students are White, 19% of students are Black, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Hispanic, and 7% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Discovery Middle School?
Discovery Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
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 Madison City School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
School Holiday - Thanksgiving Break
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
School Holiday - Spring Break
March 10, 2025 (Monday)

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4   2/5/2021
Erin has been doing so well! I love this school!
- Posted by Parent - Maurice Linehan

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,334 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 42%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 49% (Top 20%)
  • : 72% (Top 10%)
  • : 60% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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