CHALLENGER MIDDLE SCHOOL
CHALLENGER MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public middle school that is part of the Academy School District No. 20 in the county of El Paso an school district, located in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO with about 913 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. With about 52 teachers, CHALLENGER MIDDLE SCHOOL has a student/teacher ratio of about 17:1. 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 in the Pine Creek area of Colorado Springs, serves as a prominent public middle school within the Academy School District 20. Known for its strong academic reputation, the school focuses on providing a rigorous curriculum that prepares students for the transition to high school while fostering personal growth and community responsibility. The school emphasizes a supportive learning environment, encouraging students to excel not only in core subjects like mathematics, science, and language arts but also through a variety of elective offerings and extracurricular activities.
The school is well-regarded for its commitment to developing well-rounded students through its emphasis on character education and social-emotional development. With a dedicated faculty and active parent involvement, CHALLENGER MIDDLE SCHOOL works to maintain high standards of achievement and a vibrant school culture. Its location in the northern part of Colorado Springs allows it to serve a diverse residential community, and it is consistently recognized as a stable, high-performing institution within the district’s portfolio of schools.
For more information, contact CHALLENGER MIDDLE SCHOOL at (719) 234-3000 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80920-2417
(719) 234-3000
CHALLENGER MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public school in COLORADO SPRINGS, CO with about 913 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in Colorado
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- Total Students:
- 913
- Teachers:
- 52
- NSLP Status:1
- Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
- 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 913 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending CHALLENGER MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly White, representing about 72% of the student body.
- White
- 71.7%
- Hispanic/Latino
- 11.3%
- Asian
- 6.8%
- Two or more races
- 6.5%
- Black or African American
- 3.0%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.5%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.2%
- Female
- 47.8%
- Male
- 52.2%
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.