Discovery School

1165 Middle Tennessee BLVD
Murfreesboro, TN 37130

www.discoveryschoolexplorers.net/

391 Students

Elementary School Pre-K - 6th

School Overview

Discovery School, located on Middle Tennessee Boulevard in Murfreesboro, Tennessee, is a tuition-free public school serving students in grades K–6. As a magnet school within the Murfreesboro City Schools district, it is highly regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and its unique instructional approach. The school is specifically designed to serve high-achieving and gifted students, offering an enriched curriculum that emphasizes critical thinking, project-based learning, and hands-on discovery.

Because of its specialized focus, Discovery School maintains a close-knit community atmosphere where faculty and staff prioritize the individual growth and intellectual curiosity of each student. The school’s philosophy centers on the "Explorer" identity, encouraging children to take an active role in their education through exploration and inquiry. Due to its popularity and reputation for providing a rigorous, supportive environment, admission is managed through a competitive application and lottery process, making it a sought-after destination for families in the Murfreesboro area.

391

Total Students

22.3

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Discovery School
Demographic	Student Count
White	289
Hispanic	19
Black	37
Asian	16
Two or More	29
American Indian	1

White
289 (73.9%)
Black
37 (9.5%)
Two or More
29 (7.4%)
Hispanic
19 (4.9%)
Asian
16 (4.1%)
American Indian
1 (0.3%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Murfreesboro
Phone:	(615)895-4973
Website:	http://www.discoveryschoolexplorers.net/
Grade Range:	Pre-K - 6th
Total Students:	391
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	22.3
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 60

Grade 1 60

Grade 2 60

Grade 3 60

Grade 4 65

Grade 5 66

Grade 6 20