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Discovery Middle School

10050 Brummitt Rd, Granger, IN 46530Penn-Harris-Madison School Corp
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 0608Non-Charter
848
Students
Total enrolled
$12,050
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
16% vs nat'l
19.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
25% vs nat'l
52/100
Opportunity Score
Neighborhood outcomes
~avg
Large public school
Serves 848 students in grades 06–08 in Granger, Indiana.
16% below average funding
District spends $12,050 per pupil, 16% less than the national average of $14,347.
Near-median opportunity
Children from this neighborhood historically reach the 52th income percentile as adults, per Harvard/Census Opportunity Atlas data.
About This School

Discovery Middle School is a large middle in Granger, Indiana, serving grades 06–08 with 848 students. The district invests $12,050 per student — 16% below the national average of $14,347, with a 19.3:1 student-teacher ratio near the national norm. With only 17% of students on free or reduced-price lunch, the school primarily serves an economically stable community.

Student Body & Demographics at Discovery Middle School

848
Total Students
19.3 : 1
Student:Teacher
17%
Free Lunch
44
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
9
10
11
12
Highlighted grades (0608) are served by this school
Gender Distribution406 male · 442 female
48%
52%
Male 48%Female 52%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility17%
National avg 52% · 146 students
Student Composition
10%
73%
Asian10%
White73%
Hispanic / Latino5%
Black4%
Multiracial7%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 180876000794

Academic Outcomes at Discovery Middle School

Neighborhood Opportunity Score
52
/ 100
Near-median opportunity

Children from modest-income families in this neighborhood reach the 52th income percentile as adults. This school is in the 86th percentile nationally.

0 — Low50 — MedianHigh — 100
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census) · Census tract · ZIP 46530

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$12,050Below avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$12,050
State avg
$15,078
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$5,302
Student Support$2,290
Administration$1,446
Operations$1,808
Other$1,205
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $12,050 spent per student, an estimated $5,338 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
65%
26%
State government
64.9%
Local (property tax)
25.8%
Federal programs
9.3%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Low economic disadvantage rate — only 17% of students on free or reduced lunch
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades06 – 08
Location
CountySt. Joseph County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
Phone: (574)674-6010
NCES ID: 180876000794
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Granger seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

Location
10050 Brummitt Rd, Granger, IN 46530
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.