Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School

Academy School District No. 20 in the county of El Paso an

1810 NORTH GATE BLVD
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80921

821 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Discovery Canyon Campus (DCC) Middle School, located in the Northgate area of Colorado Springs, is a unique K-12 "school of choice" within the Academy District 20 system. Because it shares a campus with both an elementary and a high school, DCC emphasizes a continuous, long-term educational journey. The school is widely recognized for its rigorous academic environment and its focus on a specialized curriculum that integrates science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) into the broader liberal arts experience.

The school is well-regarded for fostering a high-achieving culture, often characterized by small class sizes and a supportive atmosphere that encourages critical thinking and intellectual curiosity. Beyond academics, Discovery Canyon offers a robust selection of extracurricular activities, athletics, and clubs, aimed at developing the "whole child." Its modern facilities and commitment to a seamless transition between middle and high school levels make it a highly sought-after destination for families in the region who are looking for a cohesive, long-term academic environment.

821

Total Students

49.5

Full-Time Teachers

16.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

18.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	519
Hispanic	148
Black	27
Asian	57
Two or More	65
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	2

White
519 (63.2%)
Hispanic
148 (18.0%)
Two or More
65 (7.9%)
Asian
57 (6.9%)
Black
27 (3.3%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)
Pacific Islander
2 (0.2%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Academy School District No. 20 in the county of El Paso an
Phone:	(719)234-1810
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	821
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	49.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	131
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	18

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 243

Grade 7 284

Grade 8 294