DISCOVERY MIDDLE SCHOOL
Discovery Middle School is a public middle school that is part of the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools school district, located in CANTON, MI with about 779 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 36 teachers, Discovery Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. 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 Canton, Michigan, is a key component of the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools district. The school serves students in grades 6 through 8 and is committed to providing a comprehensive educational experience that balances academic rigor with social-emotional growth. As part of a large and diverse district, Discovery Middle School emphasizes a collaborative learning environment where students are encouraged to explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and prepare for the transition to high school.
The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the unique developmental needs of early adolescents, offering a variety of core subjects alongside exploratory electives that allow students to discover new passions. Beyond the classroom, Discovery Middle School fosters a vibrant school culture through extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs, all aimed at building community and encouraging student engagement. By leveraging the resources of the Wayne County Regional Educational Service Agency (RESA), the school ensures that its students have access to high-quality instructional tools and support systems intended to drive academic success and personal well-being.
For more information, contact Discovery Middle School at (734) 416-2880 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
CANTON, MI 48187-2690
(734) 416-2880
DISCOVERY MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in CANTON, MI with about 779 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Michigan
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Plymouth-Canton Community Schools
- Total Students:
- 779
- Teachers:
- 36.4
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- 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 779 students
- White
- 63.4%
- Black or African American
- 16.0%
- Asian
- 10.8%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 4.6%
- Two or more races
- 4.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.6%
- Female
- 47.5%
- Male
- 52.5%
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.