Serving 428 students in grades 5-6, Challenger Intermediate School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 30% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 28%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 36%).
The student:teacher ratio of 15:1 is higher than the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 37% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 428 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 15:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 30% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 50% (Top 20%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Challenger Intermediate School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Kansas for:
Category
Attribute
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Challenger Intermediate School's student population of 428 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 29 teachers has grown by 52% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
428 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
29 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Challenger Intermediate School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,264 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Challenger Intermediate School is 0.40, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.56. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#416 out of 1264 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
28%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
36%
Student : Teacher Ratio
15:1
13:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
14%
21%
Black
2%
6%
White
76%
63%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
34%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
10%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Challenger Intermediate School's ranking?
Challenger Intermediate School is ranked #416 out of 1,264 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Challenger Intermediate School often compared to?
Challenger Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Discovery Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
30% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 28% KS state average), while 50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 36% KS state average).
How many students attend Challenger Intermediate School?
428 students attend Challenger Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Challenger Intermediate School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Challenger Intermediate School?
Challenger Intermediate School has a student ration of 15:1, which is higher than the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Challenger Intermediate School offer ?
Challenger Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Challenger Intermediate School part of?
Challenger Intermediate School is part of Goddard School District.
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