Very Good
#434 of 1,823 schools in IN
Top 24% in state
Discovery Middle School
Middle School · Penn-harris-madison School Corp · Granger, IN
A Penn-harris-madison School Corp middle school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
10050 Brummitt Rd, Granger, IN 46530
- Math 74% vs IN 38% (2025)
- Reading 72% vs IN 41% (2025)
- 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Discovery Middle School score 73% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 61%).
2025 ILEARN proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. IN average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 17-year record (2009–2025), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 73% in 2025.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 80% (multi-year average, 2009-2025) · reading/ELA 84% (multi-year average, 2009-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 37 test records from IN state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
16.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
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 6Car-Dependent
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- County Safety: Average278/100K
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Source period: 2024. A newer release may be available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$114,684
Median home value
$316,800
Median rent
$1,594/mo
College educated
53.9%
Homeownership
86.4%
Poverty rate
5.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 46530; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Edwardsburg Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.6 | 6–8 | 4.3 mi | 636 | Compare → |
| Schmucker Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 6–8 | 4.5 mi | 995 | Compare → |
| West Side Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 4.5 | 7–8 | 4.5 mi | 570 | Compare → |
| Virgil I Grissom Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | 6–8 | Not available | 648 | 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.
Penn-harris-madison School Corp
- Schools in district
- 15
- Rank in district
- #7 of 15
- District spending per student
- $11,141NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Discovery Middle School is listed in Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Discovery Middle School
Discovery Middle School is a public middle school in Granger, IN, part of Penn-harris-madison School Corp, serving approximately 889 students in grades 6th-8th with a 20.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.7 out of 10 and ranks #434 of 1,823 schools in IN. State assessment records show 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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 889 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Discovery Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Discovery Middle School is 20.7:1. 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 IN?
Discovery Middle School ranks #434 of 1,823 schools in IN.
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 80% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025) and 84% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2025).
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?
16.1% 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
- 889
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 20.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 43
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- St. Joseph County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 9.1%
- Phone
- (574) 674-6010
- Area population (ZIP 46530)
- 31,907
- Area average commute
- 21.9 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
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 · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 ILEARN · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2025 ILEARN. A newer release may be available.
- 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 46530; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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