Challenger Middle School

Middle No virtual instruction COLORADO SPRINGS, CO Grades 06–08 City: Large Colorado Springs, CO SchoolScore™ B (74.5)
  • 696 Students
  • 40.7 Teachers (FTE)
  • 17.1:1 Student:Teacher
  • 06–08 Grade Range
  • Open Status
  • (719)234-3000 Phone
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Challenger Middle School
COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80920
Middle No virtual instruction Grades 06–08 SchoolScore™ B (74.5)
696
Students
40.7
Teachers
17.1:1
Student:Teacher
(719)234-3000
Phone

Challenger Middle School is a public Middle school located in COLORADO SPRINGS, COLORADO, operated by the Academy School District No. 20 in the county of El Paso an school district. It serves grades 06–08.

Key statistics: 696 students enrolled; a 17.1:1 student-to-teacher ratio.

The school is classified as City: Large 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 Colorado Middle School Average
Enrollment
696.0
State avg: 466.0
▲ 49% better
Student:Teacher Ratio
17.1:1
State avg: 15.9:1
▲ 8% worse
Free Lunch %
16.8%
State avg: 47.9%
▼ 65% better
School Details
School Name
Challenger Middle School
NCESSCH ID
080192000001
State School ID
CO-1040-0074
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
10215 LEXINGTON DRIVE
City
COLORADO SPRINGS
State
Colorado
ZIP Code
80920
County
El Paso County
Metro Area
Colorado Springs, CO
Metro Type
Metropolitan
Locale
City: Large
Cong. District
0805
State Leg. Upper
08009
State Leg. Lower
08014
Latitude
38.9788
Longitude
-104.7747
Grades Offered
6th 7th 8th
👥
696
Total Students
👩‍🏫
40.7
Teachers FTE
📐
17.1:1
Student:Teacher
Enrollment by Grade
40.7
Teachers (FTE)
Full Staff Breakdown
MetricValue
Teachers (FTE)40.7
National School Lunch Program Participation
Lunch Program Details
ProgramStudents% of Enrollment
No Category Codes 117 16.8%
Not Applicable 0 0%
District Info
District Name
Academy School District No. 20 in the county of El Paso an
LEAID
0801920
State LEA ID
CO-1040
Phone
(719)234-1200
Website
http://www.asd20.org
Type
Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Status
Open
City
COLORADO SPRINGS
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District Finance (F-33)
Total Revenue
$363,642K
Federal Revenue
$17,809K
State Revenue
$187,335K
Local Revenue
$158,498K
Total Expenditure
$359,568K
Instruction Exp.
$183,622K
Support Services
$121,755K
Other Current Exp.
$5,559K
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Geographic

Nearby Schools

Public schools within ~12 miles of Challenger Middle School

1
Mountain View Elementary School
COLORADO SPRINGS · Elementary
0.1 mi
2
Pine Creek High School
COLORADO SPRINGS · High
0.8 mi
3
Mountain Ridge Middle School
COLORADO SPRINGS · Middle
1 mi
4
Academy International Elementary School
COLORADO SPRINGS · Elementary
1.2 mi
5
Encompass Heights Elementary School
COLORADO SPRINGS · Elementary
1.3 mi
6
TCA College Pathways
COLORADO SPRINGS · High
1.3 mi
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FAQ

Frequently Asked Questions

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

How many students attend Challenger Middle School?
696 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 40.7 full-time equivalent (FTE) teachers. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.1:1.
What grades does Challenger Middle School serve?
Challenger Middle School serves grades 06 through 08.
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 Colorado Springs, CO metropolitan area.
What school district does Challenger Middle School belong to?
Challenger Middle School is part of the Academy School District No. 20 in the county of El Paso an school district.
How much does Academy School District No. 20 in the county of El Paso an spend per student?
The Academy School District No. 20 in the county of El Paso an district spends approximately $516,620,690 per student annually, based on F-33 finance survey data.
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