Discovery Middle School in Granger, IN

At a glance

Reported students

941

NCES CCD 2024–25

Teachers (FTE)

45.5

NCES CCD 2024–25

Student–teacher ratio

20.7:1

Calculated; not a class-size measure

Grades served

06–08

NCES preliminary directory 2025–26

Indiana middle enrollment

86th percentile

Compared with 331 same-level schools reporting enrollment.

District median enrollment

512

Discovery Middle School: 941 reported students.

State peer staffing position

98th percentile

20.7:1 reported; state peer median 14.8:1. Ratio is not class size.

Historical enrollment and staffing · CRDC 2021–22

These older figures are kept separate from 2024–25 statistics and benchmarks. Differences between years can reflect changes in enrollment, staffing, or reporting scope.

Students: 837
Teachers (FTE): 44.5
Student–teacher ratio: 18.8:1

What the reported data says about Discovery Middle School

Discovery Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Granger. It is one of 15 current school records connected to Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp. NCES reports 941 students for 2024–25.

Among 331 middle schools in Indiana with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 536 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 86th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.

The reported student–teacher ratio is 20.7:1, above the Indiana median of 14.8:1 for the same school level. This ratio uses total enrollment and teacher FTE; it is not an average classroom headcount and can be affected by special programs or part-time staffing.

The largest reported race and ethnicity groups are White (72.1%) and Asian (11.3%). English learners represent 13.5% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 9.9%. These figures help families understand who the school serves; they are not rating inputs.

The 2021–22 civil-rights collection reports gifted and talented programming. Program availability changes, so families should confirm the current catalog and participation rules directly with the school.

Questions worth asking Discovery Middle School

1How do the reported 20.7:1 student–teacher ratio and 45.5 teacher FTE translate into actual class sizes by grade?
2Which advanced, gifted, career, arts, and computer-science courses are available this year, and how do students qualify?
3What counseling support is available today? The school reported 3 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?

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Enrollment needs

English learners: 13.5%
Students with disabilities: 9.9%
Free/reduced-price lunch: 19.4%
Lunch program: Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO

Reported support staff

Counselors (FTE): 3
Nurses (FTE): 0.9
Psychologists (FTE): 1
Social workers (FTE): 1

CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.

Student demographics

Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment

White72.1%
Hispanic6.8%
Black3.1%
Asian11.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
Multiracial6.6%

Race/ethnicity: NCES CCD 2024–25. English learner and disability context: CRDC 2021–22. Lunch eligibility: NCES CCD 2024–25. Privacy rules can produce missing values.

Programs reported by the school

Gifted and talented

Offered

CRDC 2021–22: the AP flag records student enrollment; gifted and computer-science fields describe reported programs/classes. Confirm current courses and eligibility with the school.

Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.

Schmucker Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

1,041 reported students

Virgil I Grissom Middle School

Middle · Grades 06–08

662 reported students

Horizon Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

679 reported students

Northpoint Elementary School

Elementary · Grades PK–05

577 reported students

Prairie Vista Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

513 reported students

Walt Disney Elementary School

Elementary · Grades KG–05

512 reported students

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Public schools near Discovery Middle School

Closest campuses by straight-line distance between NCES geocodes, favoring the same school level. Distance is not drive time or an attendance assignment.

School	Grades	Students	Distance
Edwardsburg Middle School Middle · Edwardsburg Public Schools	06–08	612	4.3 mi
Schmucker Middle School Middle · Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp	06–08	1,041	4.5 mi
West Side Middle School Middle · Elkhart Community Schools	06–08	569	4.5 mi
North Side Middle School Middle · Elkhart Community Schools	06–08	563	5.1 mi
Pierre Moran Middle School Middle · Elkhart Community Schools	06–08	396	6.7 mi
Jimtown Junior High School Middle · Baugo Community Schools	07–08	305	6.8 mi

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Frequently asked questions about Discovery Middle School

What grades does Discovery Middle School serve?

Discovery Middle School reports grades 06–08 in the NCES 2025–26 preliminary directory. It is classified as a middle school in Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp.

How many students attend Discovery Middle School?

Discovery Middle School reported 941 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 86th percentile among 331 Indiana middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 837 students.

What is the student–teacher ratio at Discovery Middle School?

The calculated ratio is 20.7:1, based on 941 students and 45.5 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Indiana median for the same school level is 14.8:1. A ratio is not the same as average class size.

Is Discovery Middle School a public, charter, or magnet school?

Discovery Middle School is a public school and is not a charter school. Enrollment is generally based on Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp attendance boundaries and transfer rules.

What share of Discovery Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?

19.4% of students were eligible for free or reduced-price lunch in 2024–25. This describes the students served and is not a quality measure.

Which school district is Discovery Middle School in?

Discovery Middle School is part of Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp, based in Mishawaka, IN, which operates 15 current schools. Confirm attendance zones and enrollment rules with the district.

What public schools are near Discovery Middle School?

The closest public schools by straight-line distance include Edwardsburg Middle School (4.3 mi), Schmucker Middle School (4.5 mi), West Side Middle School (4.5 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.