CHALLENGER MIDDLE SCHOOL
Challenger Middle School is a public middle school that is part of the Huntsville City school district, located in Huntsville, AL with about 439 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. With about 24 teachers, Challenger Middle School has a student/teacher ratio of about 18:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
Challenger Middle School, located at 13555 Chaney Thompson Rd in Huntsville, Alabama, is a public middle school serving students within the Huntsville City Schools district. The school is known for its commitment to academic excellence and for fostering a supportive environment that prepares students for the transition to high school. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, Challenger Middle emphasizes both core academic subjects and extracurricular opportunities, aiming to develop well-rounded students who are prepared for future success.
The school benefits from its location in the Huntsville community, an area recognized for its strong emphasis on technology and education. Challenger Middle School leverages the resources provided by the Huntsville City Schools district to offer students access to modern learning tools and a dedicated faculty focused on student achievement. Families interested in enrollment, specific academic programs, or extracurricular activities can find detailed information and updates regarding the school’s events and policies on their official district website.
For more information, contact Challenger Middle School at (256) 428-7620 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
Huntsville, AL 35803
(256) 428-7620
CHALLENGER MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in Huntsville, AL with about 439 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Alabama
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- Huntsville City
- Total Students:
- 439
- Teachers:
- 24
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Not a Title I school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 439 students
- White
- 65.4%
- Black or African American
- 16.4%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 7.5%
- Asian
- 6.2%
- Two or more races
- 4.3%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.2%
- Female
- 45.3%
- Male
- 54.7%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.