Serving 839 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Challenger Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Arizona for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the Arizona state average of 40%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Arizona state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 91% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the Arizona state average of 67% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 839 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 91%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in AZ
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 3% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Challenger Middle School serves the southwest part of Glendale, AZ, encompassing an area of approximately 1.1 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 0.6 miles from the school to the edges of the attendance zone.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
School Overview
Challenger Middle School's student population of 839 students has grown by 107% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 46% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
(No virtual instruction)
(No virtual instruction)
Total Students
839 students
Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers
School Calendar
School Rankings
Challenger Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 1,921 schools in Arizona (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Challenger Middle School is 0.54, 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
#1440 out of 1921 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
3%
24%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
American Indian
2%
5%
Asian
6%
3%
Hispanic
66%
49%
Black
14%
6%
White
9%
33%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
2%
4%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)74.4%
41.2%
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (22-23)
7%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AZ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Challenger Middle School's ranking?
Challenger Middle School is ranked #1440 out of 1,921 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in Arizona.
What schools are Challenger Middle School often compared to?
Challenger Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Peoria Flex Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% AZ state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 40% AZ state average).
How many students attend Challenger Middle School?
839 students attend Challenger Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Challenger Middle School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Black, 9% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Challenger Middle School?
Challenger Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is higher than the Arizona state average of 17:1.
What grades does Challenger Middle School offer ?
Challenger Middle School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8 (No virtual instruction).
What school district is Challenger Middle School part of?
Challenger Middle School is part of Glendale Elementary District (4271).
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