Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School vs. Challenger Middle School
Should I attend Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School or Challenger Middle School? Visitors of our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare the two schools' rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
School Overview
School
Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School
1810 North Gate Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
Rating
: 9/
Top 20%10
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
Challenger Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Overview
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).
Serving 607 students in grades 6-8, Challenger 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 45% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 65-69% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 48% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
6-8
Total Students
761 students
607 students
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
57% | 43%
Total Classroom Teachers
44 teachers
37 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#229 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#248 out of 1734 schools in CO
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
46%
45%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
71%
65-69%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Grade 6 Students
250
179
Grade 7 Students
241
198
Grade 8 Students
270
230
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
n/a
% Asian
6%
7%
% Hispanic
14%
13%
% Black
3%
2%
% White
69%
67%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
% Two or more races
8%
10%
Diversity Score
0.50
0.52
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
8%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
