Challenger Middle School serves 187 students in grades 5-6.
The student:teacher ratio of 9:1 was lower than the New Jersey state level of 11:1.
Minority enrollment was 34% of the student body (majority Black), which was lower than the New Jersey state average of 62% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 5-6
Total Students
187 students
Total Classroom Teachers
21 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Student : Teacher Ratio
9:1
11:1
American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
3%
10%
Hispanic
6%
34%
Black
25%
15%
White
66%
38%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
3%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
32%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
17%
6%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), NJ Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
How many students attend Challenger Middle School?
187 students attend Challenger Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
66% of Challenger Middle School students are White, 25% of students are Black, 6% of students are Hispanic, and 3% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Challenger Middle School?
Challenger Middle School has a student ration of 9:1, which is lower than the New Jersey state average of 11:1.
What grades does Challenger Middle School offer ?
Challenger Middle School offers enrollment in grades 5-6
What school district is Challenger Middle School part of?
Challenger Middle School is part of North Hanover Township School District.
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