How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Discovery Middle School | Horizon Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Madison, AL | Madison, AL |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | other |
| Enrollment | 1,054 | 567 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.7:1 | 15.2:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 22.0% | 30.3% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Discovery Middle School | Horizon Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,105 | $14,105 |
| District | Madison City | Madison City |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Discovery Middle School | Horizon Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 58.7% | 52.4% |
| African American | 16.6% | 22.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 9.1% | 9.0% |
| Asian | 6.7% | 5.6% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.2% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 8.4% | 9.5% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Discovery Middle School | Horizon Elementary School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | No | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 351.3:1 | 567:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 9.2% | 6.3% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 61 | 26 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.