Heritage Middle School vs. Discovery Middle School
Should you attend Heritage Middle School or Discovery Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Overview
Serving 777 students in grades 6-8, Heritage Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 21% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Serving 653 students in grades 6-8, Discovery Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Missouri for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 47% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 54% (which is higher than the Missouri state average of 43%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Missouri state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Missouri state average of 31% (majority Black).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
777 students
653 students
% Male | % Female
48% | 52%
53% | 47%
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
50 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#707 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
#460 out of 2084 schools in MO
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
45%
47%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
54%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
43%
43%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
235
208
Grade 7 Students
247
237
Grade 8 Students
295
208
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
3%
5%
% Hispanic
8%
9%
% Black
4%
5%
% White
79%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
6%
8%
Diversity Score
0.37
0.47
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
17%
11%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
5%
