Discovery Middle School

www.resa.net/plymouth-canton/discovery

731 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Discovery Middle School, located in Canton, Michigan, is a key component of the Plymouth-Canton Community Schools district. The school serves students in grades 6 through 8 and is committed to providing a comprehensive educational experience that balances academic rigor with social-emotional growth. As part of a large and diverse district, Discovery Middle School emphasizes a collaborative learning environment where students are encouraged to explore their interests, develop critical thinking skills, and prepare for the transition to high school.

The school’s curriculum is designed to meet the unique developmental needs of early adolescents, offering a variety of core subjects alongside exploratory electives that allow students to discover new passions. Beyond the classroom, Discovery Middle School fosters a vibrant school culture through extracurricular activities, clubs, and athletic programs, all aimed at building community and encouraging student engagement. By leveraging the resources of the Wayne County Regional Educational Service Agency (RESA), the school ensures that its students have access to high-quality instructional tools and support systems intended to drive academic success and personal well-being.

731

Total Students

41.8

Full-Time Teachers

17.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

32.0%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Discovery Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	436
Hispanic	50
Black	107
Asian	82
Two or More	54
American Indian	1
Pacific Islander	1

White
436 (59.6%)
Black
107 (14.6%)
Asian
82 (11.2%)
Two or More
54 (7.4%)
Hispanic
50 (6.8%)
American Indian
1 (0.1%)
Pacific Islander
1 (0.1%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Plymouth-Canton Community Schools
Phone:	(734)416-7952
Website:	http://www.resa.net/plymouth-canton/discovery
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	731
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	41.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	195
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	39

* 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

Grade 6 222

Grade 7 259

Grade 8 250