Is Challenger Middle School a good school?

Challenger Middle School ranks 666 th of 904 Arizona elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 1 star out of 5.

How many students attend Challenger Middle School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 978 students attended Challenger Middle School.

What is the racial makeup of Challenger Middle School?

Students at Challenger Middle School are 65% Hispanic, 18% African American, 8% White, 5% Asian, 2% Two or more races, 1% American Indian.

What schools do graduates of Challenger Middle School attend?

Students who attend Challenger Middle School usually go on to attend: High : Independence High School

Challenger Middle School

Summary:

Challenger Middle School is a public elementary school serving grades K-8 in the Glendale Elementary District in Glendale, Arizona, with a student population of 978 as of the 2022-2023 school year.

Challenger Middle School consistently ranks in the bottom quartile of Arizona elementary schools, with a statewide ranking between 666-1063 out of 904-1226 schools over the past 8 years. The school's performance on state assessments is significantly below the Glendale Elementary District and Arizona state averages across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, only 15-37% of Challenger students were proficient in English Language Arts, compared to 20-46% for the district and 35-46% statewide. In mathematics, Challenger's proficiency rates ranged from 22-52%, while the district and state averaged 19-43%. The school also struggles to serve its diverse student population effectively, with the school's rankings for subgroups like African American, Hispanic, and White students in the bottom 25-30% of Arizona elementary schools.

Challenger Middle School faces significant academic and operational challenges that are reflected in its consistently low performance and rankings compared to other Arizona elementary schools. Addressing these issues will require a comprehensive, data-driven approach that focuses on improving instructional quality, providing targeted support for struggling students, and addressing the school's high poverty and diversity-related needs. The nearby schools in the Glendale Elementary District, such as Harold W. Smith, Don Mensendick, and Bicentennial South, also struggle academically, with similar low rankings and proficiency rates, indicating a broader systemic issue within the district that needs to be addressed.

Detail:

Public K-8

6905 W Maryland Ave
Glendale, AZ 85303-3600

(623) 237-4011

District: Glendale Elementary District

SchoolDigger Rank:
666^th of 904 Arizona Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,687

Students who attend Challenger Middle School usually attend:

High:

Independence High School

Student/teacher ratio: 18.4

Number of students: 978

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

65.4%

African American:

18.4%

White:

8.3%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 93.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Challenger Middle School ranks worse than 73.7% of elementary schools in Arizona. It also ranks 2^nd among 9 ranked elementary schools in the Glendale Elementary District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 22.03. (See more...)

Compare Details Challenger Middle School ranks worse than 87.8% of middle schools in Arizona. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 14.22. (See more...)

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Student Body

Compare Details Challenger Middle School has the largest elementary school student body size in the Glendale Elementary District. Racial makeup is: Hispanic (65.4%), African American (18.4%), White (8.3%). (See more...)

Compare Details 93.9% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Challenger Middle School is 18.4, which is the lowest among 14 elementary schools in the Glendale Elementary District! (See more...)

Compare Challenger Middle School employs 53 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Challenger Middle School is $9,687. 8 elementary schools in the Glendale Elementary District spend more per student.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Challenger Middle School:

SchoolDigger ranks Challenger Middle School 666^th of 904 Arizona public elementary schools. (See Challenger Middle School in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

SchoolDigger ranks Challenger Middle School 468^th of 533 Arizona public middle schools. (See Challenger Middle School in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Glendale Elementary District:

SchoolDigger ranks Glendale Elementary District 250^th of 288 Arizona school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Challenger Middle School

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Challenger Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2009	32.82	755^th	1062	28.9%
2010	23.94	903^rd	1090	17.2%
2011	14.37	981^st	1075	8.7%
2012	17.90	1052^nd	1141	7.8%
2013	21.70	1012^th	1158	12.6%
2014	13.79	993^rd	1079	8.0%
2015	9.87	925^th	955	3.1%
2016	20.20	881^st	1079	18.4%
2017	20.15	907^th	1106	18.0%
2018	20.32	903^rd	1109	18.6%
2019	16.43	886^th	1039	14.7%
2021	16.96	1063^rd	1226	13.3%
2022	10.53	932^nd	1000	6.8%
2023	23.52	933^rd	1245	25.1%
2024	22.03	666^th	904	26.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Multi-racial students at Challenger Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	22.38	892^nd	1027	13.1%

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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Challenger Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	24.03	142^nd	155	8.4%
2021	41.79	432^nd	975	55.7%
2023	24.40	339^th	451	24.8%

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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Challenger Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	28.60	300^th	417	28.1%
2021	35.74	741^st	1201	38.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Challenger Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	30.46	594^th	820	27.6%
2022	13.23	593^rd	618	4.0%
2023	32.03	774^th	1116	30.6%
2024	28.44	385^th	546	29.5%

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Rank History for elementary school Homeless students at Challenger Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	39.81	218^th	423	48.5%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Challenger Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	25.51	771^st	1023	24.6%
2019	14.91	748^th	862	13.2%
2021	18.79	1041^st	1219	14.6%
2022	9.31	792^nd	824	3.9%
2023	21.59	970^th	1219	20.4%
2024	15.82	512^th	593	13.7%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Challenger Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	19.10	871^st	1032	15.6%
2019	7.29	831^st	850	2.2%
2021	17.25	1083^rd	1220	11.2%
2022	6.61	813^th	830	2.0%
2023	24.08	927^th	1216	23.8%
2024	16.94	512^th	609	15.9%

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Rank History for elementary school Asian students at Challenger Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2021	60.11	242^nd	620	61.0%
2022	43.85	152^nd	270	43.7%
2023	46.54	160^th	316	49.4%

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Rank History for elementary school African American students at Challenger Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	34.40	69^th	100	31.0%
2019	12.35	7^th	7	0.0%
2021	29.89	703^rd	895	21.5%
2023	17.77	555^th	607	8.6%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Challenger Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	29.40	661^st	911	27.4%
2019	16.94	637^th	709	10.2%
2021	22.47	1012^th	1198	15.5%
2022	16.84	637^th	716	11.0%
2023	26.44	887^th	1170	24.2%
2024	24.76	348^th	472	26.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Native American students at Challenger Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	63.76	95^th	654	85.5%

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Rank History for elementary school White students at Challenger Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	7.71	697^th	720	3.2%
2021	11.62	1107^th	1161	4.7%
2023	9.40	985^th	1024	3.8%

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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

Rank History for Challenger Middle School

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Rank History for all middle school students at Challenger Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2009	31.53	483^rd	663	27.1%
2010	18.50	613^th	692	11.4%
2011	21.97	574^th	685	16.2%
2012	25.59	639^th	772	17.2%
2013	28.68	622^nd	787	21.0%
2014	15.12	616^th	690	10.7%
2015	14.57	474^th	521	9.0%
2016	27.47	482^nd	677	28.8%
2017	22.90	539^th	695	22.4%
2018	24.74	527^th	711	25.9%
2019	15.76	522^nd	605	13.7%
2021	23.32	639^th	832	23.2%
2022	12.30	554^th	605	8.4%
2023	14.95	774^th	854	9.4%
2024	14.22	468^th	533	12.2%

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Rank History for middle school Multi-racial students at Challenger Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	56.90	217^th	650	66.6%

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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Challenger Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2018	27.19	23^rd	31	25.8%
2021	41.74	298^th	606	50.8%

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Rank History for middle school Special Education students at Challenger Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	28.10	644^th	789	18.4%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Challenger Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	32.72	335^th	503	33.4%
2022	15.89	334^th	369	9.5%
2023	19.46	622^nd	717	13.2%
2024	18.54	270^th	314	14.0%

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Rank History for middle school Homeless students at Challenger Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	31.94	231^st	257	10.1%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Challenger Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	26.59	443^rd	624	29.0%
2019	11.29	427^th	466	8.4%
2021	25.64	612^th	820	25.4%
2023	12.97	761^st	806	5.6%

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Rank History for middle school Foster Care students at Challenger Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	31.16	129^th	166	22.3%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Challenger Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	22.39	472^nd	617	23.5%
2019	13.29	389^th	435	10.6%
2021	22.88	649^th	818	20.7%
2022	9.64	449^th	476	5.7%
2023	16.13	724^th	810	10.6%

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Rank History for middle school Asian students at Challenger Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	43.80	250^th	404	38.1%
2023	7.52	242^nd	247	2.0%

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Rank History for middle school African American students at Challenger Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	29.68	89^th	125	28.8%
2021	33.11	391^st	573	31.8%
2023	17.02	356^th	400	11.0%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Challenger Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	32.15	360^th	543	33.7%
2019	22.59	310^th	387	19.9%
2021	30.36	554^th	802	30.9%
2023	16.60	694^th	760	8.7%

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Rank History for middle school Native American students at Challenger Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2021	28.30	309^th	390	20.8%

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Rank History for middle school White students at Challenger Middle School

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	AZ State Percentile
2018	10.26	412^th	436	5.5%
2021	19.60	682^nd	780	12.6%
2023	10.01	651^st	675	3.6%

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Data source: test scores: Arizona Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Challenger Middle School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1989	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	n/a	885	885
1990	588	59	14	288	16	n/a	n/a	-113	852
1991	573	65	15	250	13	n/a	n/a	-91	825
1992	546	63	18	235	12	n/a	n/a	1	875
1993	521	67	12	295	17	n/a	n/a	0	912
1994	591	70	11	280	13	n/a	n/a	0	965
1995	451	98	24	365	16	n/a	n/a	0	954
1996	451	98	24	365	16	n/a	n/a	0	954
1997	454	114	28	392	15	n/a	n/a	0	1003
1998	430	87	19	381	21	n/a	n/a	0	938
1999	424	113	19	421	25	n/a	n/a	0	1002
2000	434	108	22	472	26	n/a	n/a	0	1062
2001	330	113	17	525	29	n/a	n/a	0	1014
2002	224	143	12	567	28	n/a	n/a	0	974
2003	224	143	12	567	28	n/a	n/a	0	974
2004	216	170	23	674	17	n/a	n/a	0	1100
2005	185	154	19	704	19	n/a	n/a	0	1081
2006	124	96	11	712	13	n/a	n/a	0	956
2007	89	112	15	729	13	n/a	n/a	0	958
2008	78	121	21	585	14	n/a	n/a	0	819
2009	77	107	20	558	9	n/a	n/a	0	771
2010	64	102	23	602	11	n/a	n/a	0	802
2011	68	101	32	534	8	2	1	0	746
2012	79	104	33	508	9	4	4	0	741
2013	97	86	30	429	13	3	8	0	666
2014	86	94	31	449	11	2	9	0	682
2015	99	97	22	441	14	2	11	0	686
2016	85	102	27	419	17	1	9	0	660
2017	71	99	35	437	21	3	13	0	679
2018	82	126	40	454	11	2	6	0	721
2019	58	138	30	437	4	2	15	0	684
2020	57	137	27	440	9	3	19	0	692
2021	34	88	16	254	7	3	2	0	404
2022	47	131	20	398	11	1	8	0	616
2023	81	180	46	640	12	4	15	0	978

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Challenger Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	885	47.0	18.8	n/a
1990	852	48.0	17.7	n/a
1991	825	49.0	16.8	n/a
1992	875	50.0	17.5	n/a
1993	912	52.0	17.5	n/a
1994	965	55.0	17.5	n/a
1995	954	57.0	16.7	n/a
1996	954	57.0	16.7	n/a
1997	1003	56.0	17.9	n/a
1998	938	56.0	16.8	n/a
1999	1002	54.7	18.3	n/a
2000	1062	52.0	20.4	n/a
2001	1014	52.0	19.5	n/a
2002	974	56.8	17.1	n/a
2003	974	56.8	17.1	n/a
2004	1100	54.0	20.4	65.6
2005	1081	50.9	21.2	87.3
2006	956	51.0	18.7	93.5
2007	958	52.0	18.4	81.9
2008	819	41.0	20.0	77.9
2009	771	40.0	19.3	86.8
2010	802	37.0	21.6	91.6
2011	746	37.1	20.1	92.5
2012	741	38.0	19.5	89.2
2013	666	36.0	18.5	91.1
2014	682	35.0	19.4	94
2015	686	33.0	20.7	94.8
2016	660	31.0	21.2	94.8
2017	679	33.0	20.5	98.1
2018	721	33.0	21.8	93.9
2019	684	32.5	21.0	93.9
2020	692	34.0	20.3	93.9
2021	404	28.0	14.4	n/a
2022	616	29.0	21.2	93.8
2023	978	53.0	18.4	93.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Challenger Middle School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1989	885	47.0	18.8	n/a
1990	852	48.0	17.7	n/a
1991	825	49.0	16.8	n/a
1992	875	50.0	17.5	n/a
1993	912	52.0	17.5	n/a
1994	965	55.0	17.5	n/a
1995	954	57.0	16.7	n/a
1996	954	57.0	16.7	n/a
1997	1003	56.0	17.9	n/a
1998	938	56.0	16.8	n/a
1999	1002	54.7	18.3	n/a
2000	1062	52.0	20.4	n/a
2001	1014	52.0	19.5	n/a
2002	974	56.8	17.1	n/a
2003	974	56.8	17.1	n/a
2004	1100	54.0	20.4	65.6
2005	1081	50.9	21.2	87.3
2006	956	51.0	18.7	93.5
2007	958	52.0	18.4	81.9
2008	819	41.0	20.0	77.9
2009	771	40.0	19.3	86.8
2010	802	37.0	21.6	91.6
2011	746	37.1	20.1	92.5
2012	741	38.0	19.5	89.2
2013	666	36.0	18.5	91.1
2014	682	35.0	19.4	94
2015	686	33.0	20.7	94.8
2016	660	31.0	21.2	94.8
2017	679	33.0	20.5	98.1
2018	721	33.0	21.8	93.9
2019	684	32.5	21.0	93.9
2020	692	34.0	20.3	93.9
2021	404	28.0	14.4	n/a
2022	616	29.0	21.2	93.8
2023	978	53.0	18.4	93.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Challenger Middle School

Year	Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from Federal Funds	Total Expenditures from Federal Funds	Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2019	$727 (9.4%)	$176 (2.3%)	$1,630 (21.2%)	$5,726 (74.4%)	$1,069 (13.9%)	$6,795 (88.3%)	$7,698
2020	$773 (9.2%)	$966 (11.5%)	$2,512 (29.9%)	$6,039 (71.9%)	$622 (7.4%)	$6,661 (79.3%)	$8,400
2021	$2,999 (22.9%)	$946 (7.2%)	$6,944 (53.0%)	$7,224 (55.1%)	$1,941 (14.8%)	$9,166 (69.9%)	$13,110
2022	$1,832 (18.9%)	$492 (5.1%)	$4,157 (42.9%)	$5,832 (60.2%)	$1,530 (15.8%)	$7,362 (76.0%)	$9,687

Data source: Arizona Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Challenger Middle School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 886^th of 1039 Elementary schools	Ranks 933^rd of 1245 Elementary schools	10.3%
Ranks 522^nd of 605 Middle schools	Ranks 774^th of 854 Middle schools	4.4%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	684	978	43%
African American	138	180	30.4%
American Indian	4	12	200%
Asian	30	46	53.3%
Hispanic	437	640	46.5%
Pacific Islander	2	4	100%
White	58	81	39.7%
Two or More Races	15	15
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	93.9%	93.9%	0%

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				AASA English Language Arts (2024)						AASA Mathematics (2024)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2022)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	AASA English Language Arts 3rd Grade	AASA English Language Arts 4th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 5th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 6th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 7th Grade	AASA English Language Arts 8th Grade	AASA Mathematics 3rd Grade	AASA Mathematics 4th Grade	AASA Mathematics 5th Grade	AASA Mathematics 6th Grade	AASA Mathematics 7th Grade	AASA Mathematics 8th Grade	Per Pupil Expenditures: Total	Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Non-Personnel Spending from Federal Funds	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Personnel Spending from State and Local Funds	Non-Personnel from State and Local Funds	Sub-total Spending from State and Local Funds
Challenger Middle School	Public	K-8	6905 W Maryland Ave	Glendale	85303	Maricopa County	Glendale Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 237-4011	978	53	18.4	93.9%	81 (8.3%)	180 (18.4%)	640 (65.4%)	46 (4.7%)	12 (1.2%)	4 (0.4%)	15 (1.5%)	22	666^th of 904 public elementary schools	26.3%		23.5	933^rd of 1245 public elementary schools	25.1%	267	37.0	25.0	17.0	20.0	15.0	21.0	52.0	23.0	23.0			22.0	$9,687	$1,832	$492	$4,157	$5,832	$1,530	$7,362
Desert Garden Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	7020 W Ocotillo Rd	Glendale	85303	Maricopa County	Glendale Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 237-4014	205	34	18.8	54.6%	30 (14.6%)	16 (7.8%)	148 (72.2%)	4 (2.0%)	3 (1.5%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (2.0%)								(n/a)													$11,538	$1,841	$366	$4,048	$7,563	$1,768	$9,331
Harold W Smith School	Public	K-8	6534 N 63rd Ave	Glendale	85301	Maricopa County	Glendale Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 237-4003	772	27	29.1	97.9%	35 (4.5%)	69 (8.9%)	622 (80.6%)	18 (2.3%)	16 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	12 (1.6%)	14.9	778^th of 904 public elementary schools	13.9%		12.7	1171^st of 1245 public elementary schools	5.9%	393		33.0		19.0	14.0	23.0	22.0	31.0	16.0			17.0	$9,442	$1,587	$521	$3,695	$5,714	$1,620	$7,334
Don Mensendick School	Public	K-8	5535 N 67th Ave	Glendale	85301	Maricopa County	Glendale Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 237-4006	589	22	26.7	86.9%	37 (6.3%)	77 (13.1%)	453 (76.9%)	5 (0.8%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	11 (1.9%)								(n/a)		23.0			17.0				37.0				$9,032	$1,594	$524	$3,712	$5,336	$1,578	$6,914
William C Jack School	Public	PK, KG-8	6600 W Missouri Ave	Glendale	85301	Maricopa County	Glendale Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 237-4005	830	33	25.1	86.9%	44 (5.3%)	66 (8.0%)	672 (81.0%)	8 (1.0%)	7 (0.8%)	9 (1.1%)	24 (2.9%)	12.7	823^rd of 904 public elementary schools	9.0%		16.8	1073^rd of 1245 public elementary schools	13.8%	250		25.0	27.0	27.0	21.0		25.0		11.0	16.0			$11,477	$1,999	$460	$4,458	$7,123	$1,895	$9,018
Desert Spirit	Public	PK, KG-8	7355 W Orangewood Ave	Glendale	85303	Maricopa County	Glendale Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 237-4016	670	32	21.2	83.9%	40 (6.0%)	61 (9.1%)	516 (77.0%)	29 (4.3%)	14 (2.1%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.5%)								(n/a)		28.0			25.0	29.0		15.0			15.0		$10,410	$1,721	$441	$3,883	$6,582	$1,667	$8,248
Discovery School	Public	K-8	7910 W Maryland Ave	Glendale	85303	Maricopa County	Glendale Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 237-4013	629	30	21.3	68.8%	64 (10.2%)	34 (5.4%)	484 (76.9%)	25 (4.0%)	5 (0.8%)	2 (0.3%)	15 (2.4%)	35.4	516^th of 904 public elementary schools	42.9%		40.1	675^th of 1245 public elementary schools	45.8%	159	34.0	35.0	41.0	44.0	55.0	42.0	37.0	27.0	41.0	33.0	33.0	51.0	$9,660	$1,714	$453	$3,880	$5,883	$1,610	$7,493
Bicentennial South School	Public	PK, KG-8	7240 W Colter St	Glendale	85303	Maricopa County	Glendale Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 237-4012	896	35	25.6	73.9%	34 (3.8%)	54 (6.0%)	788 (87.9%)	4 (0.4%)	9 (1.0%)	0 (0.0%)	7 (0.8%)	15.9	764^th of 904 public elementary schools	15.5%		24.9	910^th of 1245 public elementary schools	26.9%	146	21.0	46.0	16.0	25.0	15.0	27.0	15.0	26.0	18.0			28.0	$12,022	$2,112	$447	$4,671	$7,595	$1,868	$9,463
Sunset Vista	Public	PK, KG-8	7775 W Orangewood Ave	Glendale	85303	Maricopa County	Glendale Elementary District	No	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 237-5701	735	39	19.0	72.9%	92 (12.5%)	74 (10.1%)	499 (67.9%)	29 (3.9%)	16 (2.2%)	1 (0.1%)	24 (3.3%)	8.8	877^th of 904 public elementary schools	3.0%		23.3	935^th of 1245 public elementary schools	24.9%	58	18.0	24.0	17.0	15.0	29.0	28.0	17.0		23.0		17.0	15.0	$13,266	$2,618	$495	$5,730	$8,305	$1,848	$10,153
Academy of Math and Science Camelback	Public, Charter	K-8	6633 W Camelback Rd	Phoenix	85033	Maricopa County	Academy of Mathematics and Science Inc.	Yes	(n/a)	No	Yes	(623) 547-5587	1,058			68.0%	43 (4.1%)	93 (8.8%)	908 (85.8%)	8 (0.8%)	6 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	19	713^th of 904 public elementary schools	21.1%		29.9	829^th of 1245 public elementary schools	33.4%	116	18.0	42.0	24.0	29.0	28.0	27.0	27.0	34.0	23.0	14.0	15.0	22.0		$00			$00

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