Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math

Summary:

Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math is a public elementary and middle school located in Spring Hill, Florida, serving 1,477 students in grades K-8. This school stands out within the Hernando District, which is ranked 44 out of 68 districts in Florida and has a 2-star rating from SchoolDigger.

Challenger K-8 consistently outperforms the Hernando District and the state of Florida in academic assessments across all grade levels and subject areas. For example, in the 2023-2024 school year, Challenger K-8 had a 98% proficiency rate in Algebra 1, compared to 45% for the Hernando District and 55% for Florida. The school has also been ranked among the top 6% of elementary schools in Florida, a significant achievement compared to the district and state rankings. Additionally, Challenger K-8 has a relatively low chronic absenteeism rate, ranging from 2.5% to 14.3%, which is significantly lower than the nearby schools, such as Winding Waters K-8, Deltona Elementary School, and Shady Hills Elementary School, which have chronic absenteeism rates ranging from 16.2% to 37.9%.

Challenger K-8 also stands out for its diverse student population, with a racial makeup of 67.57% White, 3.52% African American, 20.38% Hispanic, 2.64% Asian, and 5.62% two or more races. This diversity is higher than most of the nearby schools, which tend to have a higher percentage of White students. The school's consistent academic excellence, low chronic absenteeism, and diverse student population suggest that Challenger K-8 may have effective teaching practices, a supportive school culture, and a strong focus on student engagement and well-being, making it a potential model for educational excellence in the region.


Detail:

Public, Magnet PK, KG-8

 13400 Elgin Blvd
       Spring Hill, FL  34609


(352) 797-7024

District: Hernando

SchoolDigger Rank:
137th of 2,256 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $10,390 Help


Student/teacher ratio:  17.1 Help
Number of students:  1,477

Racial breakdown:

White:
67.6%
Hispanic:
20.4%
Two or more races:
5.6%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  32% Help


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Compare Details Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math ranks better than 93.9% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks first among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Hernando School District! (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 91.2. (See more...)
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Compare Details Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math ranks better than 95% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 92.06. (See more...)
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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
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (67.6%), Hispanic (20.4%), two or more races (5.6%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 32% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math is 17.1. 11 elementary schools in the Hernando School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math employs 86 full-time teachers.
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math is $10,390. 9 elementary schools in the Hernando School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger Rankings:

Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.
SchoolDigger ranks Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math 60th of 1196 Florida public middle schools. (See Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math in the ranking list.)

Hernando:

SchoolDigger ranks Hernando 44th of 68 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Elementary Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 90.13 104th 1786 94.2%
2008 91.78 71st 1789 96.0%
2009 90.16 97th 1847 94.7%
2010 91.87 69th 1919 96.4%
2011 93.28 39th 1985 98.0%
2012 94.71 47th 1984 97.6%
2013 93.89 63rd 2029 96.9%
2014 95.31 33rd 2064 98.4%
2016 96.11 32nd 2087 98.5%
2017 95.43 31st 2112 98.5%
2018 94.21 53rd 2118 97.5%
2019 93.35 68th 2182 96.9%
2021 92.98 102nd 2247 95.5%
2022 91.17 147th 2219 93.4%
2023 90.76 153rd 2240 93.2%
2024 91.20 137th 2256 93.9%
See the entire list of Florida Elementary School Rankings!

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

Rank History for Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math

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Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools FL State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2007 87.05 68th 736 90.8%
2008 91.42 40th 740 94.6%
2009 91.73 35th 780 95.5%
2010 94.58 11th 839 98.7%
2011 94.89 13th 891 98.5%
2012 96.67 10th 897 98.9%
2013 96.39 15th 956 98.4%
2014 95.66 19th 999 98.1%
2016 96.83 15th 997 98.5%
2017 96.84 15th 1031 98.5%
2018 96.06 19th 1035 98.2%
2019 95.43 30th 1099 97.3%
2021 93.25 54th 1136 95.2%
2022 94.92 33rd 1148 97.1%
2023 89.30 91st 1177 92.3%
2024 92.06 60th 1196 95.0%
See the entire list of Florida Elementary School Rankings!

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

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by a parent
Saturday, August 18, 2012

Open Quote Challenger is truly a one-of-a-kind school! The teachers and faculty are amazing and the test scores prove it. Being ranked 2nd in the state in 2011 definitely comes as no surprise! The standards are set high but there is plenty of help and support for students who may need it. It's great to see how many parents are involved with their children not only academically but also with school functions and volunteering as well. We are very blessed to have our daughter enrolled in such a wonderful school! Close Quote



Enrollment information for Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
2006 1246 30 11 89 2 n/a n/a 0 1378
2007 1274 30 13 106 1 n/a n/a 46 1470
2008 1272 31 15 99 0 n/a n/a 58 1475
2009 1220 38 17 143 0 n/a n/a 54 1472
2010 1259 36 30 186 1 n/a n/a 46 1558
2011 1344 47 32 189 4 2 46 0 1664
2012 1309 38 36 184 4 2 53 0 1626
2013 1247 40 51 179 4 2 59 0 1582
2014 1215 42 60 209 5 1 58 0 1590
2015 1190 48 64 219 5 2 53 0 1581
2016 1132 48 71 244 4 3 60 0 1562
2017 1101 46 70 243 4 3 69 0 1536
2018 1043 50 58 241 4 2 76 0 1474
2019 998 55 52 249 2 2 75 0 1433
2020 947 49 49 270 4 0 76 0 1395
2021 868 48 46 269 3 0 73 0 1307
2022 985 53 41 304 4 1 82 0 1470
2023 998 52 39 301 2 2 83 0 1477

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

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 1378 81.0 17.0 28.1
2007 1470 95.0 15.5 25.3
2008 1475 102.0 14.5 24.9
2009 1472 107.3 15.3 26
2010 1558 92.0 16.9 27.8
2011 1664 112.0 14.8 31.4
2012 1626 110.0 14.7 33
2013 1582 107.0 14.7 32.1
2014 1590 106.0 15.0 34.2
2015 1581 108.0 14.6 35.7
2016 1562 103.0 15.1 39.4
2017 1536 97.0 15.8 38.5
2018 1474 95.0 15.5 40
2019 1433 87.0 16.4 27.4
2020 1395 91.0 15.3 27.8
2021 1307 83.0 15.7 28.9
2022 1470 91.0 16.1 31.3
2023 1477 86.0 17.1 32

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 K-8 School Of Science And Math

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
2006 1378 81.0 17.0 28.1
2007 1470 95.0 15.5 25.3
2008 1475 102.0 14.5 24.9
2009 1472 107.3 15.3 26
2010 1558 92.0 16.9 27.8
2011 1664 112.0 14.8 31.4
2012 1626 110.0 14.7 33
2013 1582 107.0 14.7 32.1
2014 1590 106.0 15.0 34.2
2015 1581 108.0 14.6 35.7
2016 1562 103.0 15.1 39.4
2017 1536 97.0 15.8 38.5
2018 1474 95.0 15.5 40
2019 1433 87.0 16.4 27.4
2020 1395 91.0 15.3 27.8
2021 1307 83.0 15.7 28.9
2022 1470 91.0 16.1 31.3
2023 1477 86.0 17.1 32

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.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math

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YearExpenditures from Federal FundsExpenditures from State and Local FundsTotal Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018 $292 (3.8%) $7,386 (96.2%) $7,678
2019 $214 (2.8%) $7,380 (97.2%) $7,594
2020 $300 (3.7%) $7,897 (96.4%) $8,196
2021 $535 (6.1%) $8,302 (93.9%) $8,838
2022 $856 (9.3%) $8,310 (90.6%) $9,168
2023 $1,356 (13.1%) $9,032 (86.9%) $10,390

Data source: Florida Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 68th of 2182 Elementary schoolsRanks 153rd of 2240 Elementary schools
 3.7%
Ranks 30th of 1099 Middle schoolsRanks 91st of 1177 Middle schools
 5%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math)8977
 12%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hernando)5754
 3%
   3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5853
 5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math)9484
 10%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Hernando)6257
 5%
   3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)6258
 4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math)8779
 8%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Hernando)5956
 3%
   4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5857
 1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math)9084
 6%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Hernando)6260
 2%
   4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6461
 3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math)8383
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Hernando)5249
 3%
   5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5655
 1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math)7770
 7%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Hernando)5444
 10%
   5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)6052
 8%
5th Grade Science (Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math)7984
 5%
   5th Grade Science (Hernando)5555
   5th Grade Science (Florida)5351
 2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math)8279
 3%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Hernando)5246
 6%
   6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5452
 2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math)8885
 3%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Hernando)5343
 10%
   6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5549
 6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math)8979
 10%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Hernando)5347
 6%
   7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5248
 4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math)9695
 1%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Hernando)6256
 6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)5446
 8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math)8476
 8%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Hernando)5338
 15%
   8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5649
 7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math)9989
 10%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Hernando)5034
 16%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)4642
 4%
8th Grade Science (Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math)8980
 9%
   8th Grade Science (Hernando)5443
 11%
   8th Grade Science (Florida)4844
 4%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math)10097
 3%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Hernando)5147
 4%
   9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)5551
 4%
End of Course Civics (Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math)9692
 4%
   End of Course Civics (Hernando)7561
 14%
   End of Course Civics (Florida)7166
 5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math)10098
 2%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Hernando)5953
 6%
   End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)6254
 8%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students14331477
 3.1%
African American5552
 5.5%
American Indian22
Asian5239
 25%
Hispanic249301
 20.9%
Pacific Islander22
White998998
Two or More Races7583
 10.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients27.4%32%
 4.7%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math

Students at Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math are 68% White, 20% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% African American, 3% Asian.

Yes. Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math ranks in the top 6.1% of Florida elementary schools.

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,477 students attended Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math.


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