Challenger Middle School

Middle No virtual instruction Huntsville, AL Grades 06–09 City: Midsize Huntsville, AL SchoolScore™ D (57.8)

Located in Huntsville, ALABAMA (ZIP 35803), Challenger Middle School is a Middle school serving grades 06–09 in the Huntsville City district.

Key statistics: 425 students enrolled; a 18.5:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as City: Midsize by the NCES locale classification system.

Data sourced from the National Center for Education Statistics (NCES) Common Core of Data (CCD), the definitive federal database of U.S. public schools, updated annually.

vs Alabama Middle School Average
Enrollment
425.0
State avg: 512.0
▼ 17% worse
Student:Teacher Ratio
18.48:1
State avg: 17.9:1
▲ 3% worse
Free Lunch %
35.3%
State avg: 58.4%
▼ 40% better
School Details
School Name
Challenger Middle School
NCESSCH ID
010180001774
State School ID
AL-159-0037
School Type
Regular School
Level
Middle
Status
Open
Charter
No
Charter Auth
Virtual
No virtual instruction
NSLP Status
Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Shared Time
No
School Year
2024-2025
Location
Address
13555 Chaney Thompson Rd
City
Huntsville
State
Alabama
ZIP Code
35803
County
Madison County
Metro Area
Huntsville, AL
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Midsize
Cong. District
0105
State Leg. Upper
01007
State Leg. Lower
01020
Latitude
34.61166
Longitude
-86.54768
Grades Offered
6th 7th 8th 9th
👥
425
Total Students
👩‍🏫
23.0
Teachers FTE
📐
18.5:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
23.0
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)23.0
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 150 35.3%
Not Applicable 150 35.3%
District Info
District Name
Huntsville City
LEAID
0101800
State LEA ID
AL-159
Phone
(256)428-6812
Website
http://www.huntsvillecityschools.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
Huntsville
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$434,199K
Federal Revenue
$60,470K
State Revenue
$171,402K
Local Revenue
$202,327K
Total Expenditure
$350,970K
Instruction Exp.
$166,994K
Support Services
$131,193K
Other Current Exp.
$14,380K

Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about Challenger Middle School, answered using official NCES data.

How many students attend Challenger Middle School?
425 students are enrolled at Challenger Middle School, according to NCES Common Core of Data.
How many teachers does Challenger Middle School have?
Challenger Middle School has 23.0 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 18.5:1.
What grades does Challenger Middle School serve?
Challenger Middle School serves grades 06 through 09.
Is Challenger Middle School a charter school?
Challenger Middle School is not a charter school.
What metro area is Challenger Middle School located in?
Challenger Middle School is located in the Huntsville, AL metropolitan area.
What school district does Challenger Middle School belong to?
Challenger Middle School is part of the Huntsville City school district.
How much does Huntsville City spend per student?
The Huntsville City district spends approximately $825,811,765 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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