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Discovery Middle School

Discovery Middle School is a public middle school in Madison, AL, serving grades 6–8, rated A+, with 1,054 students and a 15.6:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 76% in English Language Arts, 56% in Math and 56% in Science.

A+TopHap school rating
Rating
A+
Grades
6–8
Enrollment
1,054
Students per teacher
15.6:1
Level
Middle
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts76%
Math56%
Science56%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

White59%
Black17%
Hispanic9%
Two or more races8%
Asian7%
Pacific Islander0%
Native American0%
Male / female
50% / 50%
Free or reduced lunch
26%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-18.9%
Prior-year enrollment
1,299

Homes assigned to this school

9,518 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Discovery Middle School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address
1304 Hughes Rd, Madison, AL 35758
Phone
(256) 837-3735
Website
dms.madisoncity.k12.al.us
Setting
Suburb - Large
Status
Operational
NCES ID
010000800495
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School district

Madison City School District

District rating
A+
Schools
13
Students
13,046
Spending per student
$10,131
Teachers (FTE)
775
Grades
PK–12
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Common questions

About Discovery Middle School

How is Discovery Middle School rated?

Discovery Middle School holds a A+ rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Madison City School District is rated A+ overall.

How do students at Discovery Middle School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Discovery Middle School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 76% in English Language Arts, 56% in Math and 56% in Science.

What grades does Discovery Middle School serve?

Discovery Middle School serves grades 6–8 as a middle school.

How many students attend Discovery Middle School?

1,054 students attend Discovery Middle School, down from 1,299 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 15.6:1.

Which homes are assigned to Discovery Middle School?

TopHap matches 9,518 residential properties to Discovery Middle School in and around Madison. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Discovery Middle School in?

Discovery Middle School is part of Madison City School District, which reports 13 schools, 13,046 students and $10,131 of spending per student.