Serving 761 students in grades 6-8, Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 46% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 31% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 761 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 31%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 46% (Top 30%)
- Reading Proficiency: 71% (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
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School's student population of 761 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 44 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
761 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,734 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 0.61. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#229 out of 1734 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
47%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
14%
35%
Black
3%
4%
White
69%
52%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
30%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) 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 #229 out of 1,734 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% 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?
46% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CO state average).
How many students attend Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School?
761 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, 14% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 6% 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 15:1.
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.
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