Discovery Middle School

848 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Discovery Middle School, located in Granger, Indiana, is a prominent middle school within the Penn-Harris-Madison (PHM) School Corporation. Known for its strong academic reputation, the school serves students in grades 6 through 8 and is widely recognized for its commitment to high standards in both curriculum and student development. The school environment is designed to bridge the gap between elementary and high school, emphasizing critical thinking, collaboration, and the technological skills necessary for students to succeed in a modern, globalized world.

Beyond its academic rigor, Discovery Middle School places a significant emphasis on fostering a supportive and inclusive school culture. The school offers a diverse range of extracurricular activities, including competitive athletics, fine arts programs, and various clubs that encourage students to explore their personal interests and build social connections. By integrating character education and community engagement into the daily experience, Discovery aims to prepare well-rounded, responsible citizens who are ready to transition successfully into the Penn High School environment.

848

Total Students

44.0

Full-Time Teachers

19.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

21.6%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Discovery Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	618
Hispanic	45
Black	37
Asian	86
Two or More	61
Pacific Islander	1

White
618 (72.9 %)
Asian
86 (10.1 %)
Two or More
61 (7.2 %)
Hispanic
45 (5.3 %)
Black
37 (4.4 %)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1 %)

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:	Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp
Phone:	(574)674-6010
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	848
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	158
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 6 291

Grade 7 263

Grade 8 294