Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School vs The Classical Academy Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle 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 Middle School
Colorado Springs · Charter middle · Grades 7–8
445 students
| Measure | Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School Colorado Springs, Colorado | The Classical Academy Middle School Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #18 of 262 | #25 of 262 |
| National rank | #2682 of 15,369 | #3031 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 821 | 445 |
| Enrollment | 821 | 445 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.1% | 14.2% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 14.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 51% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.2 vs 71.5).
- •Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 59%).
- •The Classical Academy Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (14.2% vs 18.1%).
- •The Classical Academy Middle School does better on students per teacher (14.8 vs 16.8).
- •Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School is the larger school with 821 students compared with 445.
- •Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School is a public school while The Classical Academy Middle School 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 Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School ranks higher (73.2 vs 71.5 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 The Classical Academy Middle School?
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 Middle School: 445. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School and The Classical Academy Middle School rank in Colorado?
Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School is 18th of 262 and The Classical Academy Middle School is 25th of 262 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).