DISCOVERY MIDDLE SCHOOL
DISCOVERY MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public middle school that is part of the FARGO 1 school district, located in Fargo, ND with about 987 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 69 teachers, DISCOVERY MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 14:1. 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 at 1717 40th Ave S in Fargo, North Dakota, is a prominent educational facility serving the local community within the Fargo Public School District. As a middle school, it focuses on the critical developmental years of early adolescence, providing a structured environment designed to bridge the gap between elementary education and high school preparedness. The school is committed to fostering academic growth, social-emotional development, and a supportive culture for its diverse student body.
The school’s curriculum is broad and comprehensive, typically encompassing core subjects such as language arts, mathematics, science, and social studies, while often offering elective opportunities that allow students to explore interests in the arts, technology, and physical education. By leveraging resources provided through the Fargo Public Schools system, DISCOVERY MIDDLE SCHOOL emphasizes student engagement, collaborative learning, and active participation in extracurricular activities. For more detailed information regarding their specific programs, school calendar, or administrative policies, families and community members are encouraged to visit their official website at http://www.fargo.k12.nd.us/discovery.
For more information, contact DISCOVERY MIDDLE SCHOOL at (701) 446-3300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Fargo, ND 58104
(701) 446-3300
DISCOVERY MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Fargo, ND with about 987 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in North Dakota
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- Not applicable
- District:
- FARGO 1
- Total Students:
- 987
- Teachers:
- 69.8
- 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 987 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending DISCOVERY MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 75% of the student body.
- White
- 75.2%
- Black or African American
- 16.7%
- Asian
- 3.2%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 1.9%
- Two or more races
- 1.6%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.9%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.4%
- Female
- 48.9%
- Male
- 51.1%
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.