- Schmucker Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Discovery Middle School (211 vs. 81).
- Discovery Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Schmucker Middle School (310 vs. 236).
- Schmucker Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Discovery Middle School (327.7:1 vs. 279:1).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Schmucker Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Discovery Middle School (211 vs. 81).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Discovery Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Schmucker Middle School (310 vs. 236).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Schmucker Middle School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Discovery Middle School (30 vs. 6).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Schmucker Middle School reported a higher students per counselor than Discovery Middle School (327.7:1 vs. 279:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
14 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Discovery Middle School
$11,140.93
Schmucker Middle School
$11,140.93
Local revenue share
Discovery Middle School
27.1%
Schmucker Middle School
27.1%
State revenue share
Discovery Middle School
66.3%
Schmucker Middle School
66.3%
Federal revenue share
Discovery Middle School
6.6%
Schmucker Middle School
6.6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Discovery Middle School
16%
Schmucker Middle School
16%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
St. Joseph County
$64,885
St. Joseph County
$64,885
Poverty rate
St. Joseph County
14.6%
St. Joseph County
14.6%
Bachelor's degree or higher
St. Joseph County
32.6%
St. Joseph County
32.6%
Unemployment rate
St. Joseph County
4.9%
St. Joseph County
4.9%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.