Very Good
#392 of 1,356 schools in AL
Top 29% in state
Discovery Middle School
Middle School · Madison City · Madison, AL
A Madison City middle school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1304 Hughes Rd, Madison, AL 35758
- Math 49% proficient (2022)
- Reading 72% proficient (2022)
- 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Discovery Middle School score 60% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 67%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AL average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2019, to 61% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 72% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 76% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AL state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Discovery Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 31Car-Dependent
- Bike 61Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,540/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Madison), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$115,780
Median home value
$336,700
Median rent
$1,375/mo
College educated
63.9%
Homeownership
69.8%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 35758; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Liberty Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | 6–8 | 2.1 mi | 1,175 | Compare → |
| Huntsville Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.0private | K–12 | 2.9 mi | 104 | Compare → |
| Monrovia Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | 6–8 | 3.8 mi | 988 | Compare → |
| Westminster Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.7private | PK–12 | 4.0 mi | 718 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Madison City
- Schools in district
- 13
- Rank in district
- #8 of 11
- District spending per student
- $11,575NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 5.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
Discovery Middle School is listed in Madison City; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Discovery Middle School
Discovery Middle School is a public middle school in Madison, AL, part of Madison City, serving approximately 1,069 students in grades 6th-8th with a 16.2:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #392 of 1,356 schools in AL. State assessment records show 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Discovery Middle School
What grades does Discovery Middle School serve?
Discovery Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Discovery Middle School?
Discovery Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 1,069 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Discovery Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Discovery Middle School is 16.2:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Discovery Middle School rank in AL?
Discovery Middle School ranks #392 of 1,356 schools in AL.
What is Discovery Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Discovery Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Discovery Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Discovery Middle School has 72% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 76% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Discovery Middle School a charter school?
No, Discovery Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Discovery Middle School a Title I school?
No, Discovery Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Discovery Middle School?
26.9% of students at Discovery Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,069
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.2:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 66
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Madison County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.1%
- Phone
- (256) 837-3735
- Area population (ZIP 35758)
- 48,929
- Area average commute
- 19.7 min
- Area median age
- 38.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 35758; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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