A+
Excellent
93/100

Challenger Middle School

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 10215 LEXINGTON DRIVE, Colorado Springs, CO 80920
Overall
A+
93/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
Reading 66% · Math 56% proficient · 89th percentile in Colorado
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in Colorado for achievement

Each score is graded separately against Colorado schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

93
Repit Score
out of 100
652
Students
enrolled
17.1:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$12K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)75%89/100reading 87th percentile, math 91st percentile among Colorado middle schools (2018–19 state tests)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)25%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 17% students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch. Compared with Colorado schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +12 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in Colorado. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency66% (+20 pts vs. state avg 46%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency56% (+23 pts vs. state avg 33%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the Colorado state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White65%56%reading +8 pts, math +11 pts81st percentile (list)
Black50%30%reading +19 pts, math +12 pts86th percentile (list)
Hispanic62%47%reading +32 pts, math +29 pts92nd percentile (list)
Asian77%77%reading +11 pts, math +17 pts74th percentile (list)
Multiracial72%57%reading +16 pts, math +16 pts77th percentile (list)
Low-income55%35%reading +26 pts, math +18 pts93rd percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 10215 LEXINGTON DRIVE
City Colorado Springs
ZIP Code 80920
District 0801920
NCES School ID 080192000001
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 80920

Understanding the community around Challenger Middle School helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $109,098
Per Capita Income $47,455
Poverty Rate 3.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 57.8%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 54.3%
High School or Higher 97.7%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $450,300
Median Rent $1,878
Owner-Occupied 69.0%
Renter-Occupied 31.0%
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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Challenger Middle School.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 54.0%
Female 46.0%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 67.3%
Hispanic/Latino 15.6%
Two or More Races 8.1%
Asian 5.5%
Black 2.5%
American Indian 0.3%
Pacific Islander 0.6%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 652
Teachers (FTE) 38.2
Student:Teacher Ratio 17.1:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Challenger Middle School?
Challenger Middle School has a Repit School Score of 93 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Challenger Middle School?
Challenger Middle School has 652 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 17.1:1.
What grades does Challenger Middle School serve?
Challenger Middle School serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does Challenger Middle School receive per student?
Challenger Middle School receives $12,372 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Challenger Middle School in 80920 ▼
Avg Home Value
$522,901
Avg Monthly Rent
$1,959
1-Year Change
+0.9%
% Renters
31.0%

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026