Challenger Elementary School
Challenger Elementary School serves 535 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Challenger Elementary School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 18:1.
School Overview
Challenger Elementary School's student population of 535 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 535 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 25 teachers |
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School Rankings
Challenger Elementary School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 2,120 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Challenger Elementary School is 0.00, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AZ) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1213 out of 2120 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 37% | 45% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 38% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 21:1 | 18:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 6% |
| Asian | n/a | 3% |
| Hispanic | 100% | 45% |
| Black | n/a | 5% |
| White | n/a | 38% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | n/a | 3% |
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Diversity Score | 0.00 | 0.65 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 76% | 45% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Nogales Unified School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AZ Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Challenger Elementary School is Pinnacle Charter High School (0.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Aoc-santa Cruz County Juvenile Detention Center (1.2 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Tempe Pinnacle Charter High School Charter School Grades: 9-12 | 144 students
0.9 miles
2055 N. Grand Ave
Tempe, AZ 85282
(480) 755-8222 0.9 9-12 144 - Nogales Aoc-santa Cruz County Juvenile Detention Center Alternative School Grades: 3-12 | 8 students
1.2 miles
1260 N. Hohokam
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 761-7906 1.2 3-12 8 - Nogales Jail-santa Cruz County Sheriffs Office Alternative School Grades: 9-12 | 1 student
1.2 miles
1250 N Hohokam Dr
Nogales, AZ 85628
(520) 761-7869 1.2 9-12 1 - Nogales Wade Carpenter Middle School Math: 20% | Reading: 20%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 617 students10
1.8 miles
595 W. Kino Street
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0800 1.8 6-8 617 - Nogales A J Mitchell Elementary School Math: 23% | Reading: 29%Rank:3/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 406 students10
2.1 miles
855 N Bautista St
Nogales, AZ 85621
(520) 287-0840 2.1 K-5 406
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