Discovery Middle School vs Milwood Magnet School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Michigan, United States, 170 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Middle School
Canton · Public middle · Grades 6–8
731 students
Milwood Magnet School
Kalamazoo · Public middle · Grades 6–8
731 students
| Measure | Discovery Middle School Canton, Michigan | Milwood Magnet School Kalamazoo, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 19 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #106 of 485 | #437 of 485 |
| National rank | #4076 of 15,369 | #13913 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 731 | 731 |
| Enrollment | 731 | 731 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 32% | 66.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.8 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 55% | 21% |
| city | Canton | Kalamazoo |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.6 vs 19.2).
- •Discovery Middle School does better on math proficiency (55% vs 21%).
- •Discovery Middle School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 27%).
- •Discovery Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32% vs 66.1%).
- •Discovery Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.8 vs 19.8).
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 Middle School better than Milwood Magnet School?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Middle School ranks higher (66.6 vs 19.2 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 Middle School and Milwood Magnet School?
About 170 km in a straight line, between Canton and Kalamazoo in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Middle School: 731. Milwood Magnet School: 731. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Middle School and Milwood Magnet School rank in Michigan?
Discovery Middle School is 106th of 485 and Milwood Magnet School is 437th of 485 among middle schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).