Serving 442 students in grades 5-6, Challenger Intermediate School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in Kansas for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 22% (which is lower than the Kansas state average of 29%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 42% (which is higher than the Kansas state average of 32%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is equal to the Kansas state level of 13:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Kansas state average of 38% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 5-6
- Enrollment: 442 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in KS
- Math Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 42% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 42% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
School Overview
Challenger Intermediate School's student population of 442 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 33 teachers has grown by 73% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
442 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
33 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Challenger Intermediate School ranks within the top 50% of all 1,280 schools in Kansas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Challenger Intermediate School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.57. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#590 out of 1280 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
29%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
32%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
42%
31%
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
3%
Hispanic
13%
21%
Black
2%
7%
White
76%
62%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Participates in the National School Lunch Program (NSLP)
Yes
Eligible for Free Lunch
28%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), KS Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Challenger Intermediate School's ranking?
Challenger Intermediate School is ranked #590 out of 1,280 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in Kansas.
What schools are Challenger Intermediate School often compared to?
Challenger Intermediate Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Discovery Intermediate School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
22% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 29% KS state average), while 42% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 32% KS state average).
How many students attend Challenger Intermediate School?
442 students attend Challenger Intermediate School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Challenger Intermediate School students are White, 13% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Asian, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Challenger Intermediate School?
Challenger Intermediate School has a student ration of 13:1, which is equal to the Kansas state average of 13:1.
What grades does Challenger Intermediate School offer ?
Challenger Intermediate School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Challenger Intermediate School part of?
Challenger Intermediate School is part of Goddard School District.
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