Serving 696 students in grades 6-8, Challenger Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in Colorado for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 67% (which is higher than the Colorado state average of 45%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is higher than the Colorado state level of 15:1.
Minority enrollment is 33% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Colorado state average of 51% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 696 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
- Minority Enrollment: 33%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CO
- Math Proficiency: 50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 67% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 45-49% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Challenger Middle School's attendance zone encompasses the entire school district of Colorado Springs, CO, covering approximately 128.3 square miles. It typically takes 10-15 minutes to drive to the school, with an average distance of 5.6 miles to the edge of the zone and a maximum distance of 10.5 miles to its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Challenger Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
School Overview
Challenger Middle School's student population of 696 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
696 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Calendar
School Motto
Rise to the Challenge
School Rankings
Challenger Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 1,748 schools in Colorado (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Challenger Middle School is 0.52, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#234 out of 1748 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
50%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
67%
45%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
(20-21)45-49%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
15:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
7%
3%
Hispanic
15%
37%
Black
3%
5%
White
67%
49%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.8%
33.6%
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
39%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
5%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CO Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Challenger Middle School's ranking?
Challenger Middle School is ranked #234 out of 1,748 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in Colorado.
What schools are Challenger Middle School often compared to?
Challenger Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Chinook Trail Middle School, Discovery Canyon Campus Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CO state average), while 67% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 45% CO state average).
How many students attend Challenger Middle School?
696 students attend Challenger Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
67% of Challenger Middle School students are White, 15% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, and 3% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Challenger Middle School?
Challenger Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is higher than the Colorado state average of 15:1.
What grades does Challenger Middle School offer ?
Challenger Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Challenger Middle School part of?
Challenger Middle School is part of Academy School District No. 20 In The County Of El Paso An.
In what neighborhood is Challenger Middle School located?
Challenger Middle School is located in the Briargate neighborhood of Colorado Springs, CO. There are 18 other public schools located in Briargate.
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