Serving 803 students in grades 6-8, Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 16:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 49% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 803 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 55% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75% (Top 10%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 10%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School's student population of 803 students has declined by 16% over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has declined by 8% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
803 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,779 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#118 out of 1779 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
13%
35%
Black
3%
5%
White
69%
51%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
33%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School's ranking?
Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School is ranked #118 out of 1,779 schools, which ranks it among the top 10% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School often compared to?
Discovery Canyon Campus Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Challenger Middle School, Timberview Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
55% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% CO state average), while 75% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School?
803 students attend Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School?
Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 16:1.
What grades does Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School offer ?
Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School part of?
Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School is part of Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso An.
In what neighborhood is Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School located?
Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School is located in the Northgate neighborhood of Colorado Springs, CO. There are 7 other public schools located in Northgate.
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