Discovery Middle School

I love this school... me and my brother have only been here a few weeks and faculty and students are really nice and caring. Every teacher shows that they honestly want you to get a good education. It has high security with police so that you feel really safe. I would 100% recommend this school. The principal and assistant principals are absolutely amazing. The classes definitely challenge you.

I have been quite pleased with the administration and faculty of the school - very open and great communication. Constantly amazed at the level of academics and high scores the student population achieve. My daughter is quite involved in the Wind Ensemble, Math Team & NJHS - very impressed and she loves it. She also has the advantage of taking the Advanced Classes and is doing extremely well. Parent involvement is great - wonderful school and atmosphere.
—Submitted by a parent

Both of my children attend Discovery Middle school and both are excelling academically. From a parent's perspective, the teachers are sharp and care about the student's progress and well being.
—Submitted by a parent

discovery is awsome the teachers are kind and most of the students are all well brought up the lockers are all clean. the teams all work hard and do there best. discovery does alot of cherity things right now we are colecting toys for foster kids and colecting books for a library that burned down and colecting shoes for kids. we all cheer on are teams . i love discovery
—Submitted by a student

the school has great education system and quality of education is high but i was a transfer student and it seemed that they did not like me there
—Submitted by a student

My son attended a private school for 7 years. It being one of the 'so called' better schools in this area. I was very unhappy with the quality of the teachers and the school in general. Money came first and education was last. I have found Discovery Middle School to be a refreshing change and the quality of education on a much higher level. The teachers that he has, shows a concern and williness to help if any child is having difficulties. I have also had personal encounters with the principal and find her very much hands on and willing to listen to the parents regardless of the concern. She has never failed to make the time to return calls herself or make time if you need to meet with her. My son is very happy at Discovery and would not go back to private school in this area.
—Submitted by a parent

The music program is nationally recognized for excellence and it has been critical to building confidence in my 7th grader, who attends Discovery. I have found parent involvement to be high and responsiveness to parents to be excellent. Academics is better than average but could be improved. There is not much out-of class work required.
—Submitted by a parent

Kids run wild and jocks rule the roost. Teachers try but have little disciplinary type of actions against the unruly. There is very little parent involvement comparing to schools in VA, etc...Send your kid to a private school!
—Submitted by a parent

My child has been fairly happy at Discovery. They have a gifted program that allows them to miss regular classes for enrichment programs. There are athletic programs, broadcasting, drama, choir and concert choir. They have science and robotics clubs. Their science club took 3rd and 4th in the state. The principal was new last year and some of the teachers are less than helpful, but isn't that the way it always is. There is a lot of parent support for a middle school and safety and discipline are important.
—Submitted by a parent