Enrollment
941
Indiana · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Granger, IN
Discovery Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Discovery Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 51/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 180876000794
👥 S:T ratio 14
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 84
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Discovery Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Indiana schools.
- #4 of 5
- public schools in Granger · Resource Index
- 51
- Resource Index · Higher
- 21.4:1
- large classes for Indiana
- 15.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Discovery Middle School has class sizes larger than 94% of Indiana schools. Computed live against every Indiana school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Discovery Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Granger, IN.
School address
District: Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp · Indiana
NCES ID 180876000794 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
44.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
21.4:1
vs 15.9:1 Indiana avg
+35% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
15.8%
vs 49.5% Indiana avg
-68% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Discovery Middle School compares with Indiana and U.S. medians
What stands out at Discovery Middle School
Discovery Middle School is a lower-poverty, large middle school in Granger, Indiana, enrolling 941 students.
Class loads run heavy: 21.4:1 is larger than about 94% of Indiana schools and 35% above the 15.9:1 state mean, so each teacher carries more students than is typical.
Comparatively few students face economic hardship here, 15.8% free-meal eligibility runs 68% below the Indiana average.
By headcount it is one of the larger campuses in Indiana, bigger than 91% of state schools at 941 students.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the upper third of 1,862 scored Indiana schools.
Against 132 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #45.
Its student body is led by White (72%) and Asian (11%) (diversity index 46/100).
Counselor coverage runs a bit thin, about 314 students per counselor, somewhat past the ASCA-recommended 250:1 benchmark.
Attendance holds up well here: only 6.3% of students were chronically absent, below the typical post-pandemic national figure.
Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp also operates Penn High School (3,687 students) and Schmucker Middle School (1,041 students) alongside Discovery Middle School.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Discovery Middle School compares
Discovery Middle School on the metrics families compare, against Indiana and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Indiana | Indiana avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 21.4:1 | ▲ 35% | 15.9:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 15.8% | ▼ 68% | 49.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 941 | top 9% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
21.4:1
Leaner classes than 12% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
941
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
15.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 68% below the Indiana average of 49.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold, among the lower-need profiles in the state; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
21.4:1
students per teacher
- 35% above state mean
Top 94% in Indiana - lower ratio than 6% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
6.3%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$10,274
per pupil, district-wide
- below Indiana avg of $12,079
Well below the U.S. average per-pupil spend, a notably leaner funding position that may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 314 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 13 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 1.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
White 72.1%
Asian 11.3%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
Two or More 6.6%
African American 3.1%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 72.1% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.7, Discovery Middle School is more mixed than the Indiana school average of 39.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp, which includes Discovery Middle School.
$10,274
Per student
-15%
vs Indiana
Avg $12,079
-38%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 25.8%
State 64.9%
Federal 9.3%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Discovery Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Penn High School | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Schmucker Middle School | Similar size | Higher economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Horizon Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Virgil I Grissom Middle School | Smaller | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Northpoint Elementary School | Smaller | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Discovery Middle School's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 3,687
- Students per teacher
- 20.5:1
- Resource Index
- 47/100
- Enrollment
- 1,041
- Students per teacher
- 20.4:1
- Resource Index
- 43/100
- Enrollment
- 679
- Students per teacher
- 20.6:1
- Resource Index
- 56/100
- Enrollment
- 662
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 52/100
- Enrollment
- 577
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 60/100
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of Indiana, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~941 students)
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Frequently asked questions about Discovery Middle School
How many students attend Discovery Middle School?
Discovery Middle School has 941 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Granger, IN.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Discovery Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Discovery Middle School is 21.4:1, which is 35% higher than the Indiana average of 15.9:1 and 36% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Discovery Middle School?
15.8% of students at Discovery Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Indiana average of 49.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Discovery Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Discovery Middle School is White at 72.1% of enrollment, in Granger, IN.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Discovery Middle School?
Discovery Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 51/100 (higher reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Discovery Middle School rank among public schools in Granger?
By Resource Investment Index, Discovery Middle School ranks #4 of 5 public schools in Granger, IN. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Granger on the city page.
Is Discovery Middle School a good school?
Discovery Middle School earns 51/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 94% of Indiana schools. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp?
Besides Discovery Middle School, Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp also operates Penn High School (3,687 students), Schmucker Middle School (1,041 students), and Horizon Elementary School (679 students). See the Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp district page for the complete list.
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