- Enrollment
- 1,899
- Students per teacher
- 20:1
- Resource Index
- 31/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Canton, MI
Discovery Middle School
Federal NCES profile for Discovery Middle School, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 30/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 262856000765
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 27
📋 Attendance 40
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Discovery Middle School earns 30/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 70% of Michigan schools. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most Michigan schools.
- #6 of 18
- public schools in Canton · Resource Index
- 30
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.7:1
- large classes for Michigan
- 30.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Discovery Middle School has class sizes larger than 70% of Michigan schools. Computed live against every Michigan school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Discovery Middle School ranks #6 of 18 public schools in Canton, MI.
School address
District: Plymouth-Canton Community Schools · Michigan
NCES ID 262856000765 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+20 students YoY
Discovery Middle School held near 734 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount).
Teacher FTE held 39.0 → 38.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+20 students YoY 262856000765 · Canton, MI Middle · MID · TRAD
731 enr · 18.7:1 · 30.7% lunch · RII 30
Nearest enrollment peer: Canton High School (1,899 students)
Discovery Middle School held near 734 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+20 headcount). Teacher FTE held 39.0 → 38.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · Michigan schools → · Find another →
Discovery Middle School in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Canton High Sc
Canton High School
1,899 students
- Salem High Sch
Salem High School
1,871 students
- Plymouth High
Plymouth High School
1,816 students
- Pioneer Middle
Pioneer Middle School
827 students
- Liberty Middle
Liberty Middle School
817 students
- This school 731
Discovery Middle School
731 students
What this shows Discovery Middle School reports 731 students on the CCD universe file.
How Discovery Middle School compares
Discovery Middle School held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs Michigan and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs Michigan | Michigan avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.7:1 | ▲ 7% | 17.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 30.7% | ▼ 43% | 54.3% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 731 | top 11% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.7:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
731
Bigger than 82% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
30.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 43% below the Michigan average of 54.3%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
18.7:1
students per teacher
- 7% above state mean
Top 70% in Michigan - lower ratio than 30% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
24.1%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$14,974
per pupil, district-wide
- below Michigan avg of $15,012
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 366 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 62 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 8.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 59.6%
African American 14.6%
Asian 11.2%
Two or More 7.4%
Hispanic or Latino 6.8%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: White at 59.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 60.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 60.1, Discovery Middle School is more mixed than the Michigan school average of 36.2.
Programs
District finance for Plymouth-Canton Community Schools reports $14,974 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Discovery Middle School Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Canton High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Salem High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Plymouth High School | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Pioneer Middle School | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Liberty Middle School | Similar size | Similar economic need | Similar 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
- 1,871
- Students per teacher
- 21:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 1,816
- Students per teacher
- 18.7:1
- Resource Index
- 30/100
- Enrollment
- 827
- Students per teacher
- 19.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 817
- Students per teacher
- 19.9:1
- Resource Index
- 26/100
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~731 students)
Frequently asked questions about Discovery Middle School
How many students attend Discovery Middle School?
Discovery Middle School has 731 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Canton, MI. CCD year-over-year: 714 (2022-23) → 734 (2023-24), nearly flat (+20).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Discovery Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Discovery Middle School is 18.7:1, which is 7% higher than the Michigan average of 17.5:1 and 19% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Discovery Middle School?
30.7% of students at Discovery Middle School are eligible for free lunch, compared to the Michigan average of 54.3%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Discovery Middle School?
The largest demographic group at Discovery Middle School is White at 59.6% of enrollment, in Canton, MI. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 60.1/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Discovery Middle School?
Discovery Middle School has a Resource Investment Index of 30/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Discovery Middle School rank among public schools in Canton?
By Resource Investment Index, Discovery Middle School ranks #6 of 18 public schools in Canton, MI. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all public schools in Canton on the city page.
What other schools are in Plymouth-Canton Community Schools?
Besides Discovery Middle School, Plymouth-Canton Community Schools also operates Canton High School (1,899 students), Salem High School (1,871 students), and Plymouth High School (1,816 students). See the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools district page for the complete list.