Serving 431 students in grades Prekindergarten-6, Challenger 7 Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 57% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 32% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 66% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Prekindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 431 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 32%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in FL
- Math Proficiency: 57% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 59% (Top 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 55-59% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Challenger 7 Elementary School serves the northern part of Cocoa, FL, encompassing an attendance zone of approximately 1.9 square miles. Families within this area can expect a typical drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with the furthest edge being about 1.6 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
School Overview
Challenger 7 Elementary School's student population of 431 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Prekindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
431 students
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
2025
School Calendar
School Motto
TO SERVE EVERY STUDENT WITH EXCELLENCE AS THE STANDARD
School Rankings
Challenger 7 Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 3,662 schools in Florida (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Challenger 7 Elementary School is 0.51, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.70. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#1204 out of 3662 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
57%
52%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
59%
52%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
55-59%
52%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
Showing 2016–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
14%
38%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
7%
21%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
68%
34%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
10%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)20%
33.8%
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
45%
42%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
4%
Showing 2016–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), FL Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Challenger 7 Elementary School's ranking?
Challenger 7 Elementary School is ranked #1204 out of 3,662 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Florida.
What schools are Challenger 7 Elementary School often compared to?
Challenger 7 Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Enterprise Elementary School, Atlantis Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
57% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 52% FL state average).
How many students attend Challenger 7 Elementary School?
431 students attend Challenger 7 Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
68% of Challenger 7 Elementary School students are White, 14% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Challenger 7 Elementary School?
Challenger 7 Elementary School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Florida state average of 17:1.
What grades does Challenger 7 Elementary School offer ?
Challenger 7 Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Prekindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Challenger 7 Elementary School part of?
Challenger 7 Elementary School is part of Brevard School District.
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