At a glance
Reported students
678
NCES CCD 2024–25
Teachers (FTE)
48.73
NCES CCD 2024–25
Student–teacher ratio
13.9:1
Calculated; not a class-size measure
Grades served
06–08
NCES preliminary directory 2025–26
School benchmarks
Missouri middle enrollment
78th percentile
Compared with 392 same-level schools reporting enrollment.
District median enrollment
506.5
Discovery Middle School: 678 reported students.
State peer staffing position
70th percentile
13.9:1 reported; state peer median 13:1. 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
- 680
- Teachers (FTE)
- 46.56
- Student–teacher ratio
- 14.6:1
What the reported data says about Discovery Middle School
Discovery Middle School is a public middle school serving grades 06–08 in Liberty. It is one of 20 current school records connected to Liberty 53. NCES reports 678 students for 2024–25.
Among 392 middle schools in Missouri with comparable records, this school is larger than the reported median of 427.5 students. Its enrollment is at approximately the 78th percentile for that peer group. Size describes the campus, not instructional quality.
The reported student–teacher ratio is 13.9:1, close to the Missouri median of 13:1 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 (67.7%) and Hispanic or Latino (9.3%). English learners represent 4.3% of enrollment. Students served under IDEA represent 13.4%. 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 13.9:1 student–teacher ratio and 48.73 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 2 counselor FTE in 2021–22.
- 4What meal assistance, transportation, after-school, and family-support services are currently available?
Enrollment needs
- English learners
- 4.3%
- Students with disabilities
- 13.4%
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 18.3%
- Lunch program
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Reported support staff
- Counselors (FTE)
- 2
- Nurses (FTE)
- 1
- Psychologists (FTE)
- 0.25
- Social workers (FTE)
- 0.5
CRDC 2021–22 full-time-equivalent counts; verify current assignments with the school.
Student demographics
Race and ethnicity share of reported enrollment
- White67.7%
- Hispanic9.3%
- Black8.1%
- Asian6%
- American Indian / Alaska Native0.1%
- Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.1%
- Multiracial8.6%
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.
Other schools in Liberty 53
Start with campuses at the same school level or with similar reported enrollment.
Liberty Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
609 reported students
Heritage Middle School
Middle · Grades 06–08
757 reported students
South Valley Middle
Middle · Grades 06–08
809 reported students
Warren Hills Elem.
Elementary · Grades KG–05
597 reported students
Shoal Creek Elem.
Elementary · Grades KG–05
795 reported students
Kellybrook Elem School
Elementary · Grades KG–05
528 reported students
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 |
|---|---|---|---|
| South Valley Middle Middle · Liberty 53 | 06–08 | 809 | 0.1 mi |
| Liberty Middle School Middle · Liberty 53 | 06–08 | 609 | 1.3 mi |
| Heritage Middle School Middle · Liberty 53 | 06–08 | 757 | 2.3 mi |
| Maple Park Middle Middle · North Kansas City 74 | 07–08 | 585 | 3.3 mi |
| Gateway 6th Grade Center Middle · North Kansas City 74 | 06–06 | 882 | 4.6 mi |
| Antioch Middle Middle · North Kansas City 74 | 07–08 | 886 | 5 mi |
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 Liberty 53.
How many students attend Discovery Middle School?
Discovery Middle School reported 678 students in the NCES 2024–25 membership file. That places it near the 78th percentile among 392 Missouri middle schools reporting enrollment. The 2021–22 civil-rights collection recorded 680 students.
What is the student–teacher ratio at Discovery Middle School?
The calculated ratio is 13.9:1, based on 678 students and 48.73 full-time-equivalent classroom teachers in 2024–25. The Missouri median for the same school level is 13:1. 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 Liberty 53 attendance boundaries and transfer rules.
What share of Discovery Middle School students qualify for free or reduced-price meals?
18.3% 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 Liberty 53, based in Liberty, MO, which operates 20 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 South Valley Middle (0.1 mi), Liberty Middle School (1.3 mi), Heritage Middle School (2.3 mi). Distance does not determine eligibility; attendance boundaries and program rules do.