DISCOVERY MIDDLE SCHOOL

Discovery Middle School is a public middle school that is part of the Vancouver School District school district, located in VANCOUVER, WA with about 680 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 38 teachers, Discovery Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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 Vancouver, Washington, is a key component of the Vancouver Public Schools district. Serving a diverse student population, the school focuses on fostering an inclusive and supportive environment that prepares students for the rigors of high school and beyond. The campus emphasizes a well-rounded educational experience, balancing core academic subjects with opportunities for personal growth and social-emotional development.

The school is dedicated to leveraging technology and modern instructional strategies to engage its students, as evidenced by its integration into the district’s broader digital learning initiatives. With a strong commitment to community involvement and academic excellence, Discovery Middle School works to build strong partnerships between families, staff, and students to ensure that every learner has the resources and guidance necessary to succeed in a collaborative, forward-thinking educational setting.

For more information, contact Discovery Middle School at (360) 313-3300 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

800 E 40TH ST
VANCOUVER, WA 98663-1874
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DISCOVERY MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in VANCOUVER, WA with about 680 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Washington

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
Total Students:
680
Teachers:
38.78
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
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* 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.

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School Demographics for 680 students

White
45.3%
Hispanic/Latino
38.1%
Two or more races
8.1%
Black or African American
4.6%
Asian
2.1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
1.8%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.1%

Female
50.7%
Male
49.3%

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.