Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School vs The Classical Academy Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.3 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
The Classical Academy Charter
Colorado Springs · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
1,909 students
| Measure | Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School Colorado Springs, Colorado | The Classical Academy Charter Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #18 of 262 | #90 of 993 |
| National rank | #2682 of 15,369 | #7858 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 821 | 1,909 |
| Enrollment | 821 | 1,909 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.1% | 13.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 15.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 59% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •The Classical Academy Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.2 vs 73.2).
- •The Classical Academy Charter does better on math proficiency (59% vs 51%).
- •Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 67%).
- •The Classical Academy Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (13.5% vs 18.1%).
- •The Classical Academy Charter does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 16.8).
- •The Classical Academy Charter is the larger school with 1,909 students compared with 821.
- •Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School is a public school while The Classical Academy Charter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 The Classical Academy Charter?
On the Success Index (US), The Classical Academy Charter ranks higher (75.2 vs 73.2 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 The Classical Academy Charter?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School: 821. The Classical Academy Charter: 1,909. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School and The Classical Academy Charter rank in Colorado?
Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School is 18th of 262 and The Classical Academy Charter is 90th of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).