Discovery Middle School
Madison, AL 35758
Phone: (256) 837-3735
Fax: (256) 837-1573
District: Madison City School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 6,7,8 • 1058 students
Discovery Middle School, a public school located in Madison, AL, serves grades 6-8 in the Madison City School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Discovery Middle School is a public school located in Madison, AL. 1058 students attend Discovery Middle School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 9/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 Alabama Comprehensive Assessment Program data from Alabama Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 10/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from Alabama Department of Education. |
Posted: October 4, 2023
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Posted: October 4, 2023
I had 2 kids go through Discovery - one didnt do any extra curricular activities, the other played basketball & baseball. Overall, both had a positive experience. My younger child attended during Covid & while things were a little chaotic at first, I truly believe the staff did the best they could to accommodate a very immediate & drastic change in procedures. As a parent, yes you had to be involved, and Im sure it was difficult for families who couldnt be home during the day just like it was for every family in the country at the time. I never had an issue contacting teachers for clarification if needed. The Madison City School district recognized that in person classes were crucial not just as a means of providing quality education, but for the mental health of the students as well. When many other schools remained closed, Madison did their best to reopen while following the recommendations of various health agencies.
Im writing this review because two of the seven reviews for this school are directly related to Covid policies & clearly those two individuals did not have a good experience. I dont think the entire history of the school & its staff should be so heavily judged on this one event especially when we all have the benefit of hindsight. Madison City Schools did their best to restore in person classes asap, which turned out to be crucial to the academic success of students. Of course it was rocky, just like everything else was at the time. One reviewer complained that the schools didnt mask the kids enough & gave no alternative I respectfully disagree, especially since we know now that masks provided virtually no protection. We know now that kids were at the lowest risk for serious illness. The biggest barrier to education during that time was the federal government. I cant imagine the toll it took on teachers who were parents themselves, and we probably couldve done things differently, but in the middle of it all I still believe the city acted in the best interest of the children, within some pretty strict & harsh boundaries.
Posted: October 4, 2023
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Posted: February 24, 2022
This school does not care about the welfare of its students. It lifted its mask mandate with no notice so parents were blindsided by the change. It did not make any accommodations to keep students who wanted to wear masks and be safe. Students have no choice but to interact with people who might carry covid and not wear masks.
Posted: February 24, 2022
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Posted: January 22, 2022
I moved to Discovery Middle School in 6th grade and currently in 8th i love this school, the students are really kind and freindly, also Discovery has great teacher's in my experiance and they are willing to help you anytime they can.
Posted: January 22, 2022
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Posted: March 29, 2021
Really great school. Has very good teachers that teach. People are saying that the teacher don't look at the kids assignment, well each teacher has 4 classes with about 23-25 children inside each class. They could easily miss an assignment. Overall, this school is really good!
Posted: March 29, 2021
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Posted: February 3, 2021
The procedure of COVID-19 is one of the worst I have ever seen. No communication between nurse and staff. Kids that were sent to quarantine receive unexcused absent even though the protocol is to quarantine for safety.
Teachers are not looking at the homework that was turn in online and this can be seen when you look at inow and then you look at the online homework that it was turn-in.
Schedules are all over the place, it gets confusing, imagine how it is for kids. Example due to COVID, kids in group 1 will go to school in 1st week Tuesday and Thursday then next week in Monday and Wednesday. In other words you have to keep track of changes every week.
Bully: other kids don't want to play or talk to my kid because he is not "cool" enough or play sports and he feels so alone because his friends are taking classes online and my kid is friendly. They do not promote teamwork at all.
They treat the kids as an obstacle or a type of segregation, ie you have to be in a club to be my friend.
Posted: February 3, 2021
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Posted: May 11, 2020
Schoolwork wise it's fine, socially it's awful.
Posted: May 11, 2020
If homework is assigned it isn't even checked or graded half of the time.
Posted: May 11, 2020
Some teachers are good, others not so much.
Posted: May 11, 2020
Majority if students in this school are not tought how to work together or accept others.
Posted: May 11, 2020
The leaders at this school seem to have very littlw control over students.
Posted: May 11, 2020
Posted: May 11, 2020
The bullying in this school, especially homophobia, runs rampant with almost no punishment.
Posted: February 15, 2015
I have had a student at DMS for the last two years and it has been GREAT! The curriculum is challenging and the teachers do an exceptional job. I am most impressed with the new schedule that has been implemented this year thanks to the vision of our principal and teachers. My son was so excited about his many elective choices and now looks forward to HS. I am also very impressed that the principal takes the time to put out a weekly online newsletter to parents about all that is going on at DMS and even includes things that are happening at BJHS. I would say DMS is one of the best schools my family and I have been apart of.
Posted: July 10, 2013
I go to discovery currently. I will be going into 8th grade this year. Last year for 7th I had the best teachers. They are very involved with helping you. To the people saying that the jocks rule the roost... A lot of my friends are your so called jocks and they do not.. Just because they are recognized as being a star on a team doesn't mean they run the school. Before you assume get to know DMS. Trust me its an amaing school. Discipline is very good there. Nice and stern. We excel in reading and math. Discovery is a great school. Don't look down on us. The library staff is a great help. Once you know the school it's easy to get around.. Lockers are very nice. Currently the school is now 7th and 8th which I like better. Gives us more space. I love Discovery. Wouldn't change schools ever. Love it there
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