Challenger Middle School serves 187 students in grades 5-6.
The student-teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 34% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 63% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
187 students
Showing 1999–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Showing 1999–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Rankings
Student-Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
Showing 1999–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
11%
Showing 1999–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
6%
35%
Showing 1999–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
25%
14%
Showing 1999–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
66%
37%
Showing 1999–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 1999–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
38%
Showing 1998–2025. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Challenger Middle School?
187 students attend Challenger Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Challenger Middle School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Challenger Middle School?
Challenger Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Challenger Middle School offer ?
Challenger Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Challenger Middle School part of?
Challenger Middle School is part of North Hanover Township School District.
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