Serving 274 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 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower 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 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- School Type: Charter School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 274 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 17%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 80-84% (Top 5%)
- Reading Proficiency: 75-79% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-59% (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
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Challenger Basic School's student population of 274 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 21 teachers has grown by 50% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
274 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Year Founded
2005
School Calendar
School Motto
REAL ANSWERS FOR TODAY'S EDUCATION
School Rankings
Challenger Basic School ranks within the top 5% of all 1,921 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 0.66. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#31 out of 1921 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
80-84%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
75-79%
40%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-59%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
13:1
17:1
American Indian
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 22-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
3%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
12%
49%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
White
83%
33%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
3%
4%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 23-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)16.8%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch (09-10)
1%
38%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Challenger Basic School's ranking?
Challenger Basic School is ranked #31 out of 1,921 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 34% AZ state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Challenger Basic School?
274 students attend Challenger Basic School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
83% of Challenger Basic School students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Two or more races, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Challenger Basic School?
Challenger Basic School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Challenger Basic School offer ?
Challenger Basic School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6 (No virtual instruction).
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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