Pioneer Middle School vs. Discovery Middle School
Should you attend Pioneer 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
Top Rankings
Pioneer Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Discovery Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Michigan for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Overview
Serving 828 students in grades 1-8, Pioneer Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 54% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Asian and Black), which is lower than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Serving 714 students in grades 6-8, Discovery Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Michigan for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55% (which is higher than the Michigan state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Michigan state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Black and Asian), which is higher than the Michigan state average of 36% (majority Black and Hispanic).
Grades Offered
1-8
6-8
Total Students
828 students
714 students
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
49% | 51%
Total Classroom Teachers
43 teachers
39 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
18:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#404 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#962 out of 3069 schools in MI
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
54%
42%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
63%
55%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
47%
37%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
278
228
Grade 7 Students
252
230
Grade 8 Students
298
256
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
13%
11%
% Hispanic
6%
7%
% Black
9%
17%
% White
68%
59%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
4%
6%
Diversity Score
0.51
0.61
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
31%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
4%
