Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School vs The Da Vinci Academy School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.1 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 Da Vinci Academy School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
447 students
| Measure | Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School Colorado Springs, Colorado | The Da Vinci Academy School Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #18 of 262 | #199 of 993 |
| National rank | #2682 of 15,369 | #14427 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 821 | 447 |
| Enrollment | 821 | 447 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 18.1% | 24.4% |
| Students per teacher | 16.8 | 14.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 71% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 51% | 50% |
| 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 65.6).
- •Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School does better on math proficiency (51% vs 50%).
- •Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School does better on reading proficiency (71% vs 59%).
- •Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (18.1% vs 24.4%).
- •The Da Vinci Academy School does better on students per teacher (14.9 vs 16.8).
- •Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School is the larger school with 821 students compared with 447.
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 Da Vinci Academy School?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School ranks higher (73.2 vs 65.6 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 Da Vinci Academy School?
About 2.1 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 Da Vinci Academy School: 447. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School and The Da Vinci Academy School rank in Colorado?
Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School is 18th of 262 and The Da Vinci Academy School is 199th of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).