Serving 345 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Challenger Basic School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 32%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 39%).
The student:teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 17% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Arizona state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 345 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 25:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Challenger Basic School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Arizona for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Challenger Basic School's student population of 345 students has grown by 21% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
345 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Challenger Basic School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,854 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Challenger Basic School is 0.30, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.65. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#28 out of 1854 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
32%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
39%
Student : Teacher Ratio
25:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Asian
1%
3%
Hispanic
11%
47%
Black
1%
6%
White
83%
35%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
3%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
1%
38%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 03/05/2024
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Challenger Basic School's ranking?
Challenger Basic School is ranked #28 out of 1,854 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in Arizona.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 32% AZ state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 39% AZ state average).
How many students attend Challenger Basic School?
345 students attend Challenger Basic School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Challenger Basic School students are White, 11% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Challenger Basic School?
Challenger Basic School has a student ration of 25:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Challenger Basic School offer ?
Challenger Basic School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Challenger Basic School part of?
Challenger Basic School is part of Challenger Basic School Inc. (79886) School District.
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