Discovery Canyon Campus is a pre-kindergarten-12 school in Academy School District 20 in Colorado Springs, Colorado, United States. The campus is primarily dedicated to STEM courses. The campus serves the far north of Colorado Springs and is located off of the North Gate of the United States Air Force Academy.
Serving 849 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 53% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). 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 18:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 50% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 849 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 34%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 10% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 53% (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 849 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 48 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
849 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
48 teachers
Year Founded
2004
Colors
Purple, Silver
School Calendar
School Rankings
Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School ranks within the top 10% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School is 0.53, 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
#150 out of 1748 schools
(Top 10%)
(Top 10%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
53%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)50-54%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
8%
3%
Hispanic
15%
36%
Black
3%
5%
White
66%
50%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: The Thunder, Thor
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School's ranking?
Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School is ranked #150 out of 1,748 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, Chinook Trail Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% 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?
849 students attend Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, 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 18:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School offer ?
Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
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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