CHALLENGER MIDDLE SCHOOL

chm.leeschools.net/

1,124 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Challenger Middle School, located at 624 Trafalgar Pkwy in Cape Coral, Florida, serves as a prominent educational institution within the Lee County School District. The school is dedicated to fostering a supportive learning environment that promotes both academic excellence and personal growth for its middle school-aged students. By focusing on a comprehensive curriculum, the school strives to prepare its student body for the challenges of high school and beyond, emphasizing core subjects alongside extracurricular opportunities that encourage well-rounded development.

The school’s official website, chm.leeschools.net, serves as a central hub for communication between the faculty, students, and the local community. It provides resources such as academic calendars, information on school policies, and updates on various programs and athletics. With its commitment to the success of its diverse student population, Challenger Middle School plays an integral role in the Cape Coral community, consistently working to provide a safe and engaging atmosphere where students are encouraged to achieve their full potential.

1,124

Total Students

59.5

Full-Time Teachers

18.9

Student/Teacher Ratio

36.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for CHALLENGER MIDDLE SCHOOL
Demographic	Student Count
White	531
Hispanic	487
Black	48
Asian	12
Two or More	43
American Indian	3

White
531 (47.2 %)
Hispanic
487 (43.3 %)
Black
48 (4.3 %)
Two or More
43 (3.8 %)
Asian
12 (1.1 %)
American Indian
3 (0.3 %)

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:	LEE
Phone:	(239)242-4341
Website:	http://chm.leeschools.net/
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,124
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	59.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	18.9
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	415
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 6 382

Grade 7 374

Grade 8 368