About Our School
Who We Are
Discovery Middle School is a highly rated public school located in Madison, AL. There are approximately 1050 students in grades 6-8. According to state test scores, 50% of students are proficient in math and 72% in reading, which is well above the state average. Our teachers and administrators are dedicated educators who strive for excellence both in themselves and their students.
Parent Information
- School begins at 8:15 a.m. and ends at 3:20 p.m.
- Doors are opened for students to enter at 7:40 a.m.
- Students are not to be dropped off at the school before 7:40 a.m.
- Our car line entrance is located on the north side of the parking lot.
- Buses will enter and exit on the south side of the building between DMS and the senior center.
- Student check out will end at 2:45 each day so that the car line can be cleared of all vehicles before dismissal.
School Colors:
Teal & Black
Mascot:
Panther
School Hours: 8:15 a.m. - 3:20 p.m.
Vision and Mission
Empowering All Students for Global Success.
The Mission of the Madison City School District is to create a safe, supportive, and equitable school environment where all students are inspired to meet their fullest potential academically, emotionally, and socially.
Discovery Middle School will provide students with skills needed to pursue lifelong learning in an ever-changing, technologically oriented society by providing a balanced, challenging curriculum, delivered by a dedicated staff with a commitment to excellence, while addressing a variety of learning styles, and offering opportunities for independent and creative thinking in an environment conducive to learning.
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Empowering All Students for Global Success.
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The Mission of the Madison City School District is to create a safe, supportive, and equitable school environment where all students are inspired to meet their fullest potential academically, emotionally, and socially.
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Discovery Middle School will provide students with skills needed to pursue lifelong learning in an ever-changing, technologically oriented society by providing a balanced, challenging curriculum, delivered by a dedicated staff with a commitment to excellence, while addressing a variety of learning styles, and offering opportunities for independent and creative thinking in an environment conducive to learning.