Discovery Intermediate School vs Goddard Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kansas, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Intermediate School
Goddard · Public middle · Grades 5–6
502 students
Goddard Middle School
Goddard · Public middle · Grades 7–8
485 students
| Measure | Discovery Intermediate School Goddard, Kansas | Goddard Middle School Goddard, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 58 Top 50% | 45 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #32 of 205 | #69 of 205 |
| National rank | #5924 of 15,369 | #8805 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 502 | 485 |
| Enrollment | 502 | 485 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 26.5% | 35.1% |
| Students per teacher | 16.7 | 14.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 36% |
| Math proficiency | 41% | 34% |
| city | Goddard | Goddard |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.9 vs 44.6).
- •Discovery Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 34%).
- •Discovery Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 36%).
- •Discovery Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.5% vs 35.1%).
- •Goddard Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.7 vs 16.7).
- •Discovery Intermediate School is the larger school with 502 students compared with 485.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Discovery Intermediate School better than Goddard Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Intermediate School ranks higher (57.9 vs 44.6 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Discovery Intermediate School and Goddard Middle School?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Goddard and Goddard in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Intermediate School: 502. Goddard Middle School: 485. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Intermediate School and Goddard Middle School rank in Kansas?
Discovery Intermediate School is 32nd of 205 and Goddard Middle School is 69th of 205 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).