Challenger Middle School

13555 Chaney Thompson Rd
Huntsville, AL 35803

www.huntsvillecityschools.org

438 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

438

Total Students

26.0

Full-Time Teachers

16.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

34.2%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Challenger Middle School
Demographic	Student Count
White	228
Hispanic	49
Black	115
Asian	9
Two or More	34
American Indian	3

White
228 (52.1 %)
Black
115 (26.3 %)
Hispanic
49 (11.2 %)
Two or More
34 (7.8 %)
Asian
9 (2.1 %)
American Indian
3 (0.7 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	No
District:	Huntsville City
Phone:	(256)428-7620
Website:	http://www.huntsvillecityschools.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	438
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	16.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	150
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

Grade 6 145

Grade 7 139

Grade 8 154