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Challenger Middle School

13555 Chaney Thompson Rd
Huntsville, AL 35803
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 30%
Serving 438 students in grades 6-8, Challenger Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in Alabama for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 28% (which is lower than the Alabama state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the Alabama state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Alabama state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Black), which is equal to the Alabama state average of 48% (majority Black).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 438 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Top 30% in AL
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="top-rankings">Top Rankings

Challenger Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Alabama for:

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Attribute
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="overview">School Overview
Challenger Middle School's student population of 438 students has declined by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 26 teachers has declined by 7% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
438 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
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Students by Grade
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<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="school-rankings">School Rankings
Challenger Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 1,285 schools in Alabama (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Challenger Middle School is 0.65, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.62. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (AL)
#376 out of 1285 schools
(Top 30%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Challenger Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
28%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Challenger Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
58%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Challenger Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
55-59%
38%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Challenger Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in Alabama by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of American Indian students in Challenger Middle School and percentage of American Indian public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Asian
2%
1%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Challenger Middle School and the percentage of Asian public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
11%
11%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Challenger Middle School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
26%
32%
This chart displays the percentage of Black students in Challenger Middle School and the percentage of Black public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
White
52%
52%
This chart displays the percentage of White students in Challenger Middle School and the percentage of White public school students in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
3%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Challenger Middle School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Challenger Middle School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in Alabama.
0.65
This chart displays the diversity score of Challenger Middle School and the public school average diversity score of Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
41%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Challenger Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Challenger Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Alabama by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id='faq'>Frequently Asked Questions
What is Challenger Middle School's ranking?
Challenger Middle School is ranked #376 out of 1,285 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in Alabama.
What schools are Challenger Middle School often compared to?
Challenger Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Buckhorn Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% AL state average), while 58% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% AL state average).
How many students attend Challenger Middle School?
438 students attend Challenger Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Challenger Middle School students are White, 26% of students are Black, 11% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Challenger Middle School?
Challenger Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is equal to the Alabama state average of 17:1.
What grades does Challenger Middle School offer ?
Challenger Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Challenger Middle School part of?
Challenger Middle School is part of Huntsville City School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 438 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 48%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 28% (Top 50%)
  • : 58% (Top 30%)
  • : 55-59% (Top 20%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), AL Dept. of Education

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