Schmucker Middle School vs. Discovery Middle School
Should you attend Schmucker Middle School or Discovery Middle School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Top Rankings
Schmucker Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Discovery Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Indiana for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
Serving 1,041 students in grades 6-8, Schmucker Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 19:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic and Black), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 941 students in grades 6-8, Discovery Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Indiana for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 71% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 39%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 72% (which is higher than the Indiana state average of 41%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Indiana state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the Indiana state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
1,041 students
941 students
Total Classroom Teachers
56 teachers
46 teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
19:1
20:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#346 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#61 out of 1743 schools in IN
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
49%
71%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
58%
72%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
52%
70%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
342
328
Grade 7 Students
343
316
Grade 8 Students
356
297
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
4%
11%
% Hispanic
11%
7%
% Black
10%
3%
% White
67%
72%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
7%
Diversity Score
0.53
0.46
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
17%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
3%