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Challenger Middle School

Challenger Middle School is a public middle school in Huntsville, AL, serving grades 6–8, rated A+, with 425 students and an 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 74% in English Language Arts, 65% in Science and 37% in Math.

A+TopHap school rating
Rating
A+
Grades
6–8
Enrollment
425
Students per teacher
18.5:1
Level
Middle
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts74%
Science65%
Math37%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

White52%
Black23%
Hispanic16%
Two or more races7%
Asian3%
Male / female
51% / 49%
Free or reduced lunch
35%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-19.4%
Prior-year enrollment
527

Homes assigned to this school

6,180 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Challenger Middle School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address
13555 Chaney Thompson Rd SE, Huntsville, AL 35803
Phone
(256) 428-7620
Website
huntsvillecityschools.org
Setting
City - Medium
Status
Operational
NCES ID
010180001774
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School district

Huntsville City School District

Common questions

About Challenger Middle School

How is Challenger Middle School rated?

Challenger Middle School holds a A+ rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. Huntsville City School District is rated B- overall.

How do students at Challenger Middle School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Challenger Middle School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 74% in English Language Arts, 65% in Science and 37% in Math.

What grades does Challenger Middle School serve?

Challenger Middle School serves grades 6–8 as a middle school.

How many students attend Challenger Middle School?

425 students attend Challenger Middle School, down from 527 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 18.5:1.

Which homes are assigned to Challenger Middle School?

TopHap matches 6,180 residential properties to Challenger Middle School in and around Huntsville. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Challenger Middle School in?

Challenger Middle School is part of Huntsville City School District, which reports 46 schools, 24,222 students and $11,892 of spending per student.