Excellent
#153 of 1,815 schools in CO
Top 8% in state
Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School
Middle School · Academy School District No. 20 in the County of EL Paso an · Colorado Springs, CO
An Academy School District No. 20 in the County of EL Paso an middle school where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1810 NORTH GATE BLVD, Colorado Springs, CO 80921
- Math 64% vs CO 35% (2025)
- Reading 69% vs CO 46% (2025)
- 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).
2025 CMAS proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CO average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 8 points since 2020, reaching 66% in 2025, across a 12-year record (2014–2025).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2014-2025) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2014-2025)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 25 test records from CO state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
16.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 9Car-Dependent
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 30Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High4,194/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Colorado Springs), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$143,996
Median home value
$647,600
Median rent
$2,212/mo
College educated
64.3%
Homeownership
77.2%
Poverty rate
3.1%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 80921; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| The Classical Academy Middle SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 7.9 | 7–8 | 1.4 mi | 441 | Compare → |
| Challenger Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.9 | 6–8 | 3.7 mi | 652 | Compare → |
| Mountain Ridge Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | 6–8 | 4.6 mi | 720 | Compare → |
| Chinook Trail Middle SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | 6–8 | Not available | 1,073 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Academy School District No. 20 in the County of EL Paso an
- Schools in district
- 39
- Rank in district
- #5 of 39
- District spending per student
- $12,090NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 3.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School is listed in Academy School District No. 20 in the county of El Paso an; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School
Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School is a public middle school in Colorado Springs, CO, part of Academy School District No. 20 in the County of EL Paso an, serving approximately 849 students in grades 6th-8th with a 17.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10 and ranks #153 of 1,815 schools in CO. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School
What grades does Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School serve?
Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School?
Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School has an enrollment of approximately 849 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School?
The student-teacher ratio at Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School is 17.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School rank in CO?
Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School ranks #153 of 1,815 schools in CO.
What is Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School's MySchoolScout rating?
Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.5 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2014-2025).
Is Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School a charter school?
No, Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School a Title I school?
No, Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School?
16.7% of students at Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 849
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.7:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 48
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- El Paso County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.3%
- Phone
- (719) 234-1810
- Area population (ZIP 80921)
- 25,207
- Area average commute
- 25.2 min
- Area median age
- 45.2
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2025 CMAS · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 80921; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2014-2025; directory SY 2023–24
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