DISCOVERY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Discovery Middle School is a public middle school that is part of the Madison City school district, located in Madison, AL with about 847 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 44 teachers, Discovery Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Discovery Middle School, located in Madison, Alabama, is a prominent institution within the Madison City Schools district. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its focus on preparing students for the rigors of high school. The campus on Hughes Road fosters a structured learning environment that emphasizes a broad curriculum, including core subjects, STEM integration, and various elective opportunities designed to challenge and engage early adolescent learners.
Beyond its academic focus, Discovery Middle School is known for cultivating a strong sense of community and school spirit. The school offers a wide array of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and various student-led clubs, which encourage students to develop their talents and social skills outside of the classroom. With a dedicated faculty and active parent involvement, the school consistently strives to provide a supportive atmosphere that prioritizes both personal character development and the achievement of high educational standards for its diverse student body.
For more information, contact Discovery Middle School at (256) 837-3735 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Madison, AL 35758
(256) 837-3735
http://dms.madisoncity.k12.al.us
DISCOVERY MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Madison, AL with about 847 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Alabama
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Madison City
- Total Students:
- 847
- Teachers:
- 44
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 847 students
- White
- 60.6%
- Black or African American
- 20.2%
- Asian
- 9.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.5%
- Two or more races
- 4.4%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.8%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- Female
- 48.8%
- Male
- 51.2%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.