Challenger Middle School

portals.gesd40.org/Domain/10

978 Students

Elementary School K - 8th

School Overview

Challenger Middle School, located at 6905 W. Maryland Ave in Glendale, Arizona, is a public institution serving students within the Glendale Elementary School District (District 40). The school is committed to fostering an inclusive academic environment that emphasizes core educational standards, critical thinking, and student growth. As a middle school, it plays a pivotal role in bridging the gap between elementary education and high school, focusing on preparing students for the academic and social challenges of adolescence through a structured and supportive curriculum.

Beyond its core academics, Challenger Middle School strives to build a sense of community by encouraging student involvement in various extracurricular activities and school-wide initiatives. The school leverages the resources of the Glendale Elementary School District to provide students with essential learning tools, technology, and professional instruction. For parents and community members interested in more specific details regarding enrollment, school calendars, or academic programs, the official district website at [www.gesd40.org](http://www.gesd40.org) serves as the primary hub for information and school communications.

978

Total Students

53.0

Full-Time Teachers

18.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

N/A

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Challenger Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	81
Hispanic	640
Black	180
Asian	46
Two or More	15
American Indian	12
Pacific Islander	4

Hispanic
640 (65.4 %)
Black
180 (18.4 %)
White
81 (8.3 %)
Asian
46 (4.7 %)
Two or More
15 (1.5 %)
American Indian
12 (1.2 %)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.4 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Elementary School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Glendale Elementary District (4271)
Phone:	(623)237-4011
Website:	http://portals.gesd40.org/Domain/10
Grade Range:	K - 8th
Total Students:	978
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	53.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	0
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	0

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Kindergarten 88

Grade 1 127

Grade 2 104

Grade 3 99

Grade 4 111

Grade 5 102

Grade 6 107

Grade 7 115

Grade 8 125