Challenger Middle School
Challenger Middle School serves 439 students in grades 6-8.
Challenger Middle School placed in the top 20% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 10%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 64% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 45%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is higher than the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Black), which is lower than the Alabama state average of 45% (majority Black).
Top Rankings
Challenger Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Reading/Language Arts Proficiency Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
- Student Attention Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)
School Overview
Challenger Middle School's student population of 439 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has declined by 17% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 439 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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School Rankings
Challenger Middle School is ranked within the top 20% of all 1,263 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2018-19 school year.
The diversity score of Challenger Middle School is 0.54, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.59. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (AL) |
Overall Testing Rank | #233 out of 1263 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 56% | 47% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 64% | 45% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 18:1 | 17:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 6% | 1% |
| Hispanic | 8% | 8% |
| Black | 17% | 33% |
| White | 65% | 55% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 4% | 2% |
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Diversity Score | 0.54 | 0.59 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 28% | 50% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 4% | 6% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Huntsville City School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, AL Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Challenger Middle School is Virgil Grissom High School (3.6 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Mountain Gap P8 (1.0 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Challenger Elementary School (0.0 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- Huntsville Challenger Elementary School Math: 50% | Reading: 49%Rank:7/Top 50% Grades: PK-5 | 510 students10
0.0 miles
13555 Chaney Thompson Rd
Huntsville, AL 35803
(256) 428-7060 0 PK-5 510 - Huntsville Mountain Gap P8 Math: 61% | Reading: 61%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-8 | 800 students10
1.0 miles
821 Mt Gap Rd
Huntsville, AL 35803
(256) 428-7720 1 PK-8 800 - Huntsville Farley Elementary School Math: 70-74% | Reading: 60-64%Rank:10/Top 10% Grades: PK-5 | 365 students10
1.5 miles
2900 Green Cove Rd Sw
Huntsville, AL 35803
(256) 428-7160 1.5 PK-5 365 - Huntsville Weatherly Heights Elementary School Math: 67% | Reading: 62%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 487 students10
2.2 miles
1307 Canstatt Dr
Huntsville, AL 35803
(256) 428-7460 2.2 PK-5 487 - Huntsville Roger B Chaffee Elementary School Math: 62% | Reading: 55%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: PK-5 | 421 students10
3.3 miles
7900 Whittier Rd
Huntsville, AL 35802
(256) 428-7040 3.3 PK-5 421
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