Challenger 7 Elementary School

Q: Is Challenger 7 Elementary School a good school?

Challenger 7 Elementary School ranks 841 st of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

Summary:

Challenger 7 Elementary School is a public elementary school in Cocoa, Florida, serving 501 students in grades PK-6 and part of the Brevard District, which is ranked 22 out of 68 districts in the state.

Challenger 7 stands out for its strong academic performance, consistently outperforming the Brevard District and Florida state averages on standardized tests, particularly in 6th grade English Language Arts (68% proficient) and 6th grade Math (72% proficient). However, the school has a higher chronic absenteeism rate (16.5%) compared to the state average, which could be an area for improvement. Interestingly, Challenger 7 has a significantly higher percentage of white students (68.86%) compared to nearby schools like Cambridge Elementary Magnet School (20.61% white) and Saturn Elementary School (33.13% white), and a lower percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch (55.69%), indicating a relatively higher socioeconomic status of its student population.

While Challenger 7 has maintained a 3-star rating from SchoolDigger for several years, with its highest ranking being 468 out of 2,112 Florida elementary schools in 2016-2017, it is interesting to note that some nearby schools, such as Sculptor Charter School, have even higher test scores and lower chronic absenteeism rates. This suggests that Challenger 7 could explore ways to further improve student outcomes, especially in comparison to the exceptional performance of these nearby charter schools.

Detail:

Public PK, KG-6

6135 Rena Ave
Cocoa, FL 32927

(321) 636-5801

District: Brevard

SchoolDigger Rank:
841^st of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,943

Students who attend Challenger 7 Elementary School usually attend:

High:

Space Coast Junior/Senior High School

Student/teacher ratio: 14.3

Number of students: 501

Racial breakdown:

White:

68.9%

Hispanic:

13.6%

Two or more races:

9.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55.7%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Challenger 7 Elementary School ranks better than 62.7% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks 31^st among 66 ranked elementary schools in the Brevard School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 61.12. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (68.9%), Hispanic (13.6%), two or more races (9.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 55.7% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Challenger 7 Elementary School is 14.3, which is the 25^th best among 66 elementary schools in the Brevard School District. (See more...)

Compare Challenger 7 Elementary School employs 35 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Challenger 7 Elementary School is $10,943, which is the 32^nd highest among 66 elementary schools in the Brevard School District.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Challenger 7 Elementary School was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

Brevard:

SchoolDigger ranks Brevard 22^nd of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Challenger 7 Elementary School

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2004	90.38	20^th	199	89.9%
2005	81.60	42^nd	202	79.2%
2006	90.41	112^th	1688	93.4%
2007	86.69	177^th	1786	90.1%
2008	86.27	180^th	1789	89.9%
2009	87.64	148^th	1847	92.0%
2010	83.91	245^th	1919	87.2%
2011	73.37	515^th	1985	74.1%
2012	73.24	506^th	1984	74.5%
2013	63.28	713^th	2029	64.9%
2014	77.07	422^nd	2064	79.6%
2016	74.01	518^th	2087	75.2%
2017	76.21	468^th	2112	77.8%
2018	69.40	617^th	2118	70.9%
2019	58.93	863^rd	2182	60.4%
2021	73.59	564^th	2247	74.9%
2022	58.97	858^th	2219	61.3%
2023	56.57	931^st	2240	58.4%
2024	61.12	841^st	2256	62.7%

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

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Review counts

All ratings (Avg rating: 4.3)

33%

67%

Reviews:

by a parent
Monday, June 6, 2011

We love this school. It just feels like home. My daughter is very comfortable with all her teachers and we love Carol Mila.
since kindergarten. Next year is 5th grade. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Challenger 7 Elementary School

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	920	32	9	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	973
1989	1087	27	17	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	1145
1990	686	33	11	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	738
1991	800	39	12	11	1	n/a	n/a	0	863
1992	829	50	8	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	898
1993	894	49	5	13	1	n/a	n/a	0	962
1994	1066	60	9	16	2	n/a	n/a	0	1153
1995	690	38	8	22	2	n/a	n/a	0	760
1996	690	38	8	22	2	n/a	n/a	0	760
1997	686	43	5	21	2	n/a	n/a	0	757
1998	656	45	6	15	1	n/a	n/a	0	723
1999	566	31	6	12	0	n/a	n/a	0	615
2000	549	31	6	24	0	n/a	n/a	0	610
2001	503	36	5	22	0	n/a	n/a	0	566
2002	598	29	1	24	0	n/a	n/a	0	652
2003	598	29	1	24	0	n/a	n/a	0	652
2004	587	36	3	19	1	n/a	n/a	0	646
2005	494	32	2	23	1	n/a	n/a	0	552
2006	477	34	2	35	1	n/a	n/a	0	549
2007	416	36	2	37	1	n/a	n/a	30	522
2008	392	36	6	30	1	n/a	n/a	31	496
2009	390	35	5	36	1	n/a	n/a	30	497
2010	408	31	5	20	2	n/a	n/a	23	489
2011	391	22	4	32	0	0	35	0	484
2012	409	21	5	33	1	0	31	0	500
2013	375	26	5	38	2	1	39	0	486
2014	396	31	11	33	1	0	36	0	508
2015	356	38	12	36	1	0	37	0	480
2016	376	37	9	45	1	0	46	0	514
2017	387	35	11	40	0	0	52	0	525
2018	413	31	11	46	0	0	50	0	551
2019	416	36	10	50	0	1	58	0	571
2020	421	27	7	40	0	0	48	0	543
2021	366	26	5	39	1	2	38	0	477
2022	360	34	5	47	2	1	57	0	506
2023	345	35	5	68	1	1	46	0	501

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 7 Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	973	51.0	19.0	10.6
1989	1145	61.0	18.7	13
1990	738	39.0	18.9	15.9
1991	863	42.0	20.5	14.5
1992	898	50.0	17.9	10.6
1993	962	53.0	18.2	13.2
1994	1153	60.0	19.2	14.1
1995	760	43.0	17.7	14.9
1996	760	43.0	17.7	14.9
1997	757	43.0	17.6	4.6
1998	723	41.0	17.6	16.9
1999	615	36.0	17.1	22.8
2000	610	35.0	17.4	22.8
2001	566	31.0	18.3	26.9
2002	652	36.0	18.1	26.2
2003	652	36.0	18.1	26.2
2004	646	38.0	17.0	29.6
2005	552	36.0	15.3	33.3
2006	549	36.0	15.3	30.2
2007	522	34.0	15.4	31.3
2008	496	34.0	14.6	31.8
2009	497	35.9	15.1	40.9
2010	489	33.0	14.8	44.4
2011	484	35.6	13.5	41.5
2012	500	34.0	14.7	51.4
2013	486	34.0	14.2	55.1
2014	508	36.0	14.1	52
2015	480	35.0	13.7	60.8
2016	514	35.0	14.6	64
2017	525	35.0	15.0	63.4
2018	551	35.0	15.7	59.7
2019	571	37.0	15.4	58
2020	543	36.0	15.0	52.7
2021	477	32.0	14.9	61.8
2022	506	32.0	15.8	65
2023	501	35.0	14.3	55.7

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 7 Elementary School

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	973	51.0	19.0	10.6
1989	1145	61.0	18.7	13
1990	738	39.0	18.9	15.9
1991	863	42.0	20.5	14.5
1992	898	50.0	17.9	10.6
1993	962	53.0	18.2	13.2
1994	1153	60.0	19.2	14.1
1995	760	43.0	17.7	14.9
1996	760	43.0	17.7	14.9
1997	757	43.0	17.6	4.6
1998	723	41.0	17.6	16.9
1999	615	36.0	17.1	22.8
2000	610	35.0	17.4	22.8
2001	566	31.0	18.3	26.9
2002	652	36.0	18.1	26.2
2003	652	36.0	18.1	26.2
2004	646	38.0	17.0	29.6
2005	552	36.0	15.3	33.3
2006	549	36.0	15.3	30.2
2007	522	34.0	15.4	31.3
2008	496	34.0	14.6	31.8
2009	497	35.9	15.1	40.9
2010	489	33.0	14.8	44.4
2011	484	35.6	13.5	41.5
2012	500	34.0	14.7	51.4
2013	486	34.0	14.2	55.1
2014	508	36.0	14.1	52
2015	480	35.0	13.7	60.8
2016	514	35.0	14.6	64
2017	525	35.0	15.0	63.4
2018	551	35.0	15.7	59.7
2019	571	37.0	15.4	58
2020	543	36.0	15.0	52.7
2021	477	32.0	14.9	61.8
2022	506	32.0	15.8	65
2023	501	35.0	14.3	55.7

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 7 Elementary School

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$1,023 (12.3%)	$7,291 (87.7%)	$8,314
2019	$901 (11.1%)	$7,235 (88.9%)	$8,137
2020	$509 (6.3%)	$7,538 (93.7%)	$8,047
2021	$623 (7.2%)	$8,039 (92.8%)	$8,662
2022	$1,913 (18.9%)	$8,219 (81.1%)	$10,131
2023	$2,170 (19.8%)	$8,773 (80.2%)	$10,943

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Challenger 7 Elementary School

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 863^rd of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 931^st of 2240 Elementary schools	2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Challenger 7 Elementary School)	59	55	4%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)	64	58	6%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Challenger 7 Elementary School)	53	66	13%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Brevard)	61	59	2%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Challenger 7 Elementary School)	58	53	5%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)	61	60	1%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Challenger 7 Elementary School)	62	46	16%
4th Grade Mathematics (Brevard)	64	60	4%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Challenger 7 Elementary School)	57	65	8%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)	60	61	1%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Challenger 7 Elementary School)	66	51	15%
5th Grade Mathematics (Brevard)	60	56	4%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Challenger 7 Elementary School)	43	49	6%
5th Grade Science (Brevard)	56	57	1%
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Challenger 7 Elementary School)	75	62	13%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Brevard)	60	64	4%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Challenger 7 Elementary School)	81	66	15%
6th Grade Mathematics (Brevard)	67	66	1%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	571	501	12.3%
African American	36	35	2.8%
American Indian	0	1
Asian	10	5	50%
Hispanic	50	68	36%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	416	345	17.1%
Two or More Races	58	46	20.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	58%	55.7%	2.3%

Schools Near Challenger 7 Elementary School

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				FAST English Language Arts (2024)						FAST Math (2024)						Statewide Science Science (2024)		EOC Algebra 1 (2024)	EOC Geometry (2024)	EOC Civics (2024)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
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	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Challenger 7 Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	6135 Rena Ave	Cocoa	32927	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	Yes	(321) 636-5801	501	35	14.3	55.7%	345 (68.9%)	35 (7.0%)	68 (13.6%)	5 (1.0%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	46 (9.2%)	61.1	841^st of 2256 public elementary schools	62.7%		56.6	931^st of 2240 public elementary schools	58.4%	90	61.0	52.0	50.0	68.0			62.0	62.0	47.0	72.0			66.0					$10,943	$2,170	$8,773
Atlantis Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	7300 Briggs Ave	Cocoa	32927	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	Yes	(321) 633-6143	617	43	14.3	59.5%	455 (73.7%)	37 (6.0%)	67 (10.9%)	4 (0.6%)	1 (0.2%)	1 (0.2%)	52 (8.4%)	70.7	622^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	72.4%		67.8	665^th of 2240 public elementary schools	70.3%	43	70.0	59.0	58.0	61.0			71.0	72.0	62.0	58.0			69.0					$12,023	$2,672	$9,352
Enterprise Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	7000 Enterprise Rd	Cocoa	32927	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	No	(321) 633-3434	599	41	14.6	51.4%	463 (77.3%)	36 (6.0%)	53 (8.8%)	5 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	42 (7.0%)	78.2	457^th of 2256 public elementary schools	79.7%		82.2	359^th of 2240 public elementary schools	84.0%	98	67.0	73.0	63.0	68.0			74.0	81.0	59.0	72.0			71.0					$9,684	$1,653	$8,031
Fairglen Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	201 Indian Trl	Cocoa	32927	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	Yes	(321) 631-1993	617	44	14.1	70.8%	434 (70.3%)	51 (8.3%)	70 (11.3%)	5 (0.8%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	56 (9.1%)	15.4	2023^rd of 2256 public elementary schools	10.3%		15.2	2020^th of 2240 public elementary schools	9.8%	3	31.0	25.0	25.0	60.0			26.0	20.0	20.0	42.0			24.0					$11,208	$2,609	$8,600
Sculptor Charter School	Public, Charter	K-8	1301 Armstrong Dr	Titusville	32780	Brevard County	Brevard	Yes	No	No	No	(321) 264-4000	556	35	15.8	26.1%	446 (80.2%)	6 (1.1%)	46 (8.3%)	16 (2.9%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	39 (7.0%)	69.3	652^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	71.1%		60.3	830^th of 2240 public elementary schools	62.9%	178	65.0	65.0	64.0	75.0	56.0	55.0	63.0	48.0	67.0	69.0	54.0	17.0	63.0	42.0	56.0	91.0	90.0	$9,199	$1,124	$8,075
Imperial Estates Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	900 Imperial Estates Ln	Titusville	32780	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	Yes	(321) 267-1773	658	38	17.1	58.4%	336 (51.1%)	148 (22.5%)	95 (14.4%)	8 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.3%)	69 (10.5%)	39.2	1362^nd of 2256 public elementary schools	39.6%		40.6	1320^th of 2240 public elementary schools	41.1%	42	45.0	46.0	46.0	50.0			52.0	62.0	36.0	57.0			50.0					$10,228	$1,967	$8,260
Cambridge Elementary Magnet School	Public, Magnet	PK, KG-6	2000 Cambridge Dr	Cocoa	32922	Brevard County	Brevard	No	Yes	No	Yes	(321) 633-3550	495	27	18.3	78.4%	102 (20.6%)	126 (25.5%)	223 (45.1%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	43 (8.7%)	21.9	1850^th of 2256 public elementary schools	18.0%		30	1609^th of 2240 public elementary schools	28.2%	241	22.0	37.0	32.0	38.0			31.0	39.0	45.0	36.0			56.0					$10,957	$2,748	$8,208
Saturn Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	880 N Range Rd	Cocoa	32926	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	Yes	(321) 633-3535	643	33	19.4	81.2%	213 (33.1%)	224 (34.8%)	143 (22.2%)	1 (0.2%)	4 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	58 (9.0%)	20	1900^th of 2256 public elementary schools	15.8%		15.3	2017^th of 2240 public elementary schools	10.0%	117	35.0	34.0	28.0	55.0			28.0	22.0	44.0	52.0			36.0					$10,537	$2,644	$7,894
Coquina Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	850 Knox McRae Dr	Titusville	32780	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	Yes	(321) 264-3060	557	29	19.3	75.4%	286 (51.3%)	135 (24.2%)	66 (11.8%)	8 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.5%)	59 (10.6%)	38.2	1390^th of 2256 public elementary schools	38.4%		32.9	1529^th of 2240 public elementary schools	31.7%	139	48.0	42.0	44.0	66.0			42.0	35.0	40.0	60.0			56.0					$10,007	$2,441	$7,566
Endeavour Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-6	905 Pineda St	Cocoa	32922	Brevard County	Brevard	No	No	No	Yes	(321) 633-3545	717	47	15.2	72.1%	71 (9.9%)	251 (35.0%)	345 (48.1%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	46 (6.4%)	5.9	2213^th of 2256 public elementary schools	1.9%		6.4	2186^th of 2240 public elementary schools	2.4%	27	28.0	18.0	21.0	26.0			26.0	29.0	23.0	23.0			22.0					$13,240	$4,656	$8,584

Frequently Asked Questions about Challenger 7 Elementary School

How many students attend Challenger 7 Elementary School?

In the 2022-23 school year, 501 students attended Challenger 7 Elementary School.

Is Challenger 7 Elementary School a good school?

Challenger 7 Elementary School ranks 841^st of 2256 Florida elementary schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

What district is Challenger 7 Elementary School in?

Brevard

What is the racial makeup of Challenger 7 Elementary School?

Students at Challenger 7 Elementary School are 69% White, 14% Hispanic, 9% Two or more races, 7% African American.

What schools do graduates of Challenger 7 Elementary School attend?

Students who attend Challenger 7 Elementary School usually go on to attend:

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