Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School vs Lewis-Palmer Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Colorado, United States, 9.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School
Colorado Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
821 students
Lewis-Palmer Middle School
Monument · Public middle · Grades 7–8
731 students
| Measure | Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School Colorado Springs, Colorado | Lewis-Palmer Middle School Monument, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 60 Top 50% |
| State rank | #18 of 262 | #69 of 262 |
| National rank | #2682 of 15,369 | #5588 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 821 | 731 |
| Enrollment | 821 | 731 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.1% | – |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 19.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 56% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Monument |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.2 vs 59.5).
- •Lewis-Palmer Middle School does better on math proficiency (56% vs 51%).
- •Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 58%).
- •Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School does better on students per teacher (16.8 vs 19.2).
- •Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School is the larger school with 821 students compared with 731.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School better than Lewis-Palmer Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School ranks higher (73.2 vs 59.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School and Lewis-Palmer Middle School?
About 9.8 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Monument in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School: 821. Lewis-Palmer Middle School: 731. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School and Lewis-Palmer Middle School rank in Colorado?
Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School is 18th of 262 and Lewis-Palmer Middle School is 69th of 262 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).