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Challenger Basic School

Charter | K-6 | 303 students

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4 stars

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Posted April 13, 2004

This is a wonderful school. It is a back to basic type learning. Classes are small too.
—Submitted by a parent


Posted July 17, 2003

This school is the best thing to happen to my children. I had 2 children attend Challenger last year, one in 2nd grade and one in Kindergarten. They are both reading at higher levels and their lanuguage skills are through the roof. Also, they enjoy the small, safe environment of the school. They will be attending this year and we are looking forward to it very much!
—Submitted by a parent


Posted June 20, 2003

I have two children in this school. They were in Kindergarten and 1st grade this year. I couldn't be happier with the teachers and administration of the school. They were all warm and friendly, as well as organized and committed to education. I would gladdly recommend them to any parent.


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The Community Rating is the school’s average rating from its community members (e.g., parents, students, and school staff). The highest possible rating is five stars; the lowest is one star.

The test results by subgroup show how the designated group of students is performing in comparison to the general population.
Math

The state average for Math was 69% in 2012.

45 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
91%

2010

 
 
97%

2009

 
 
97%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

45 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
98%

2011

 
 
98%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
97%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 79% in 2009.

34 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
100%
Scale: % meets or exceeds

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arizona used the Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) to test students in reading and mathematics in grades 3 through 8 and 10, writing in grades 5, 6, 7, and 10, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 10. AIMS is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students have mastered Arizona learning standards. Students must pass the grade 10 AIMS in order to graduate. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed state standards on the test.

See Arizona's state standards

Source: Arizona Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 67% in 2012.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
88%

2011

 
 
96%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
100%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 75% in 2012.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
96%

2009

 
 
91%
Science

The state average for Science was 63% in 2012.

42 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
93%

2011

 
 
89%

2010

 
 
89%

2009

 
 
69%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 83% in 2009.

24 students were tested at this school in 2009.

2009

 
 
96%
Scale: % meets or exceeds

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arizona used the Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) to test students in reading and mathematics in grades 3 through 8 and 10, writing in grades 5, 6, 7, and 10, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 10. AIMS is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students have mastered Arizona learning standards. Students must pass the grade 10 AIMS in order to graduate. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed state standards on the test.

See Arizona's state standards

Source: Arizona Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 63% in 2012.

28 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
88%

2010

 
 
86%

2009

 
 
100%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 78% in 2012.

28 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
82%

2009

 
 
100%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 56% in 2012.

28 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
96%

2011

 
 
92%

2010

 
 
91%

2009

 
 
100%
Scale: % meets or exceeds

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arizona used the Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) to test students in reading and mathematics in grades 3 through 8 and 10, writing in grades 5, 6, 7, and 10, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 10. AIMS is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students have mastered Arizona learning standards. Students must pass the grade 10 AIMS in order to graduate. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed state standards on the test.

See Arizona's state standards

Source: Arizona Department of Education

Math

The state average for Math was 61% in 2012.

18 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
100%
Reading

The state average for Reading was 80% in 2012.

18 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
100%

2011

 
 
100%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
92%
Writing

The state average for Writing was 56% in 2012.

18 students were tested at this school in 2012.

2012

 
 
94%

2011

 
 
94%

2010

 
 
100%

2009

 
 
100%
Scale: % meets or exceeds

About the tests


In 2011-2012 Arizona used the Arizona Instrument to Measure Standards (AIMS) to test students in reading and mathematics in grades 3 through 8 and 10, writing in grades 5, 6, 7, and 10, and in science in grades 4, 8 and 10. AIMS is a standards-based test, which means that it measures how well students have mastered Arizona learning standards. Students must pass the grade 10 AIMS in order to graduate. The goal is for all students to meet or exceed state standards on the test.

See Arizona's state standards

Source: Arizona Department of Education

  • In 2010-2011, this school was designated "Excelling".
  • In 2009-2010, this school was designated "Excelling".
  • In 2008-2009, this school was designated "Excelling".

About the tests


Arizona uses AZ LEARNS Achievement Profiles to indicate schools' overall performance each year. For elementary and middle schools, the profiles are based on current and historical aggregated AIMS results, MAP results and whether or not the school made Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP). For high schools, AIMS results, AYP status and graduation/dropout rates are used. Schools are identified as Excelling, Highly Performing, Performing Plus, Performing, Underperforming, Failing to Meet Academic Standards or Pending.

See Arizona's state standards

Source: Arizona Department of Education

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Student ethnicity

Ethnicity This school State average
White 87% 45%
Hispanic 8% 41%
Unspecified 6% N/A
American Indian or Alaska Native N/A 6%
Asian N/A 3%
Black N/A 6%
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

Student subgroups

  This school District averageState average
English language learners 0%N/A14%
Source: AZ Dept. of Education, 2007-2008

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1315 North Greenfield Road
Gilbert, AZ 85234
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Phone: (480) 830-1750

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