Discovery Middle School

www.resa.net/plymouth-canton/discovery

714 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

714

Total Students

39.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Discovery Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	419
Hispanic	49
Black	122
Asian	77
Two or More	47

White
419 (58.7 %)
Black
122 (17.1 %)
Asian
77 (10.8 %)
Hispanic
49 (6.9 %)
Two or More
47 (6.6 %)

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:	Plymouth-Canton Community Schools
Phone:	(734)416-2880
Website:	http://www.resa.net/plymouth-canton/discovery
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	714
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	39.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	195
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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 6 228

Grade 7 230

Grade 8 256