Discovery Middle School

dms.madisoncity.k12.al.us

1,334 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

1,334

Total Students

80.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

20.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Discovery Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	769
Hispanic	103
Black	259
Asian	102
Two or More	90
American Indian	7
Pacific Islander	4

White
769 (57.6 %)
Black
259 (19.4 %)
Hispanic
103 (7.7 %)
Asian
102 (7.6 %)
Two or More
90 (6.7 %)
American Indian
7 (0.5 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Madison City
Phone:	(256)837-3735
Website:	http://dms.madisoncity.k12.al.us
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,334
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	80.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	244
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	34

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 407

Grade 7 462

Grade 8 465