DISCOVERY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL

www.osceolaschools.net

898 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Discovery Intermediate School, located in Kissimmee, Florida, is a part of the School District of Osceola County. As an intermediate school, it serves students in the transition between elementary and middle school years, typically focusing on a curriculum designed to foster academic growth, social-emotional development, and foundational skills necessary for success in higher grade levels. The school is committed to providing a structured learning environment that encourages student engagement through a variety of educational programs and extracurricular opportunities.

Reflecting the broader mission of the Osceola County School District, Discovery Intermediate emphasizes the importance of community, accountability, and student achievement. The faculty and staff strive to create an inclusive atmosphere where students are supported in their pursuit of excellence. For families and community members looking for detailed information regarding school policies, calendars, academic resources, or contact details, the official school website at http://www.osceolaschools.net serves as the primary hub for updates and district-wide initiatives.

898

Total Students

48.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for DISCOVERY INTERMEDIATE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	53
Hispanic	522
Black	284
Asian	9
Two or More	22
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
522 (58.1 %)
Black
284 (31.6 %)
White
53 (5.9 %)
Two or More
22 (2.4 %)
Asian
9 (1.0 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.6 %)
American Indian
3 (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:	OSCEOLA
Phone:	(407)343-7300
Website:	http://www.osceolaschools.net
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	898
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	486
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	36

* 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 6 301

Grade 7 307

Grade 8 290