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Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School

1810 North Gate Blvd
Colorado Springs, CO 80921
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 10%
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%
  • : Top 10% in CO
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 75% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:

<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">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
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">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.
This School
State Level (CO)
#118 out of 1779 schools
(Top 10%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75%
45%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Colorado by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
(20-21)
50-54%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
16:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School and the public school average student teacher ratio of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
3%
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Hispanic
13%
35%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
3%
5%
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White
69%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Colorado.
0.50
This chart displays the diversity score of Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Colorado by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>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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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 803 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 31%
  • : Top 10%
  • : 55% (Top 20%)
  • : 75% (Top 10%)
  • : 50-54% (Top 10%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education

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