Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math

Public K-8

13400 Elgin Blvd
Spring Hill, FL 34609-0401

(352) 797-7024

District: Hernando

SchoolDigger Rank:
153^rd of 2,242 Florida Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $10,390

Student/teacher ratio: 17.1

Number of students: 1,477

Racial breakdown:

White:

67.6%

Hispanic:

20.4%

Two or more races:

5.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 32%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math ranks better than 93.2% of elementary schools in Florida. It also ranks first among 14 ranked elementary schools in the Hernando School District! (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 90.76. (See more...)

Compare Details Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math ranks better than 92.2% of middle schools in Florida. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 89.3. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: White (67.6%), Hispanic (20.4%), two or more races (5.6%). (See more...)

Compare Details 32% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math is 17.1. 11 elementary schools in the Hernando School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)

Compare Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math employs 86 full-time teachers.

Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math is $10,390. 9 elementary schools in the Hernando School District spend more per student.

Schooldigger Rankings:

Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math was not ranked this year due to insufficient test score data.

SchoolDigger ranks Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math 92^nd of 1185 Florida public middle schools. (See Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math in the ranking list.)

Hernando:

SchoolDigger ranks Hernando 43^rd of 67 Florida school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	FL State Percentile
2007	90.13	104^th	1786	94.2%
2008	91.78	71^st	1789	96.0%
2009	90.16	97^th	1847	94.7%
2010	91.87	69^th	1919	96.4%
2011	93.28	39^th	1985	98.0%
2012	94.71	47^th	1984	97.6%
2013	93.89	63^rd	2029	96.9%
2014	95.31	33^rd	2064	98.4%
2016	96.11	32^nd	2087	98.5%
2017	95.43	31^st	2112	98.5%
2018	94.21	53^rd	2118	97.5%
2019	93.35	68^th	2182	96.9%
2021	92.98	102^nd	2247	95.5%
2022	91.17	147^th	2219	93.4%
2023	90.76	153^rd	2240	93.2%

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Rank History for Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math

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Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	FL State Percentile
2007	87.05	68^th	736	90.8%
2008	91.42	40^th	740	94.6%
2009	91.73	35^th	780	95.5%
2010	94.58	11^th	839	98.7%
2011	94.89	13^th	891	98.5%
2012	96.67	10^th	897	98.9%
2013	96.39	15^th	956	98.4%
2014	95.66	19^th	999	98.1%
2016	96.83	15^th	997	98.5%
2017	96.84	15^th	1031	98.5%
2018	96.06	19^th	1035	98.2%
2019	95.43	30^th	1099	97.3%
2021	93.25	54^th	1136	95.2%
2022	94.92	33^rd	1148	97.1%
2023	89.30	91^st	1177	92.3%

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Data source: Florida Department of Education

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by a parent
Saturday, August 18, 2012

Challenger is truly a one-of-a-kind school! The teachers and faculty are amazing and the test scores prove it. Being ranked 2nd in the state in 2011 definitely comes as no surprise! The standards are set high but there is plenty of help and support for students who may need it. It's great to see how many parents are involved with their children not only academically but also with school functions and volunteering as well. We are very blessed to have our daughter enrolled in such a wonderful school! Close Quote

Enrollment information for Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2006	1246	30	11	89	2	n/a	n/a	0	1378
2007	1274	30	13	106	1	n/a	n/a	46	1470
2008	1272	31	15	99	0	n/a	n/a	58	1475
2009	1220	38	17	143	0	n/a	n/a	54	1472
2010	1259	36	30	186	1	n/a	n/a	46	1558
2011	1344	47	32	189	4	2	46	0	1664
2012	1309	38	36	184	4	2	53	0	1626
2013	1247	40	51	179	4	2	59	0	1582
2014	1215	42	60	209	5	1	58	0	1590
2015	1190	48	64	219	5	2	53	0	1581
2016	1132	48	71	244	4	3	60	0	1562
2017	1101	46	70	243	4	3	69	0	1536
2018	1043	50	58	241	4	2	76	0	1474
2019	998	55	52	249	2	2	75	0	1433
2020	947	49	49	270	4	0	76	0	1395
2021	868	48	46	269	3	0	73	0	1307
2022	985	53	41	304	4	1	82	0	1470
2023	998	52	39	301	2	2	83	0	1477

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	1378	81.0	17.0	28.1
2007	1470	95.0	15.5	25.3
2008	1475	102.0	14.5	24.9
2009	1472	107.3	15.3	26
2010	1558	92.0	16.9	27.8
2011	1664	112.0	14.8	31.4
2012	1626	110.0	14.7	33
2013	1582	107.0	14.7	32.1
2014	1590	106.0	15.0	34.2
2015	1581	108.0	14.6	35.7
2016	1562	103.0	15.1	39.4
2017	1536	97.0	15.8	38.5
2018	1474	95.0	15.5	40
2019	1433	87.0	16.4	27.4
2020	1395	91.0	15.3	27.8
2021	1307	83.0	15.7	28.9
2022	1470	91.0	16.1	31.3
2023	1477	86.0	17.1	32

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2006	1378	81.0	17.0	28.1
2007	1470	95.0	15.5	25.3
2008	1475	102.0	14.5	24.9
2009	1472	107.3	15.3	26
2010	1558	92.0	16.9	27.8
2011	1664	112.0	14.8	31.4
2012	1626	110.0	14.7	33
2013	1582	107.0	14.7	32.1
2014	1590	106.0	15.0	34.2
2015	1581	108.0	14.6	35.7
2016	1562	103.0	15.1	39.4
2017	1536	97.0	15.8	38.5
2018	1474	95.0	15.5	40
2019	1433	87.0	16.4	27.4
2020	1395	91.0	15.3	27.8
2021	1307	83.0	15.7	28.9
2022	1470	91.0	16.1	31.3
2023	1477	86.0	17.1	32

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Finances

Per Pupil Expenditures for Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math

Year	Expenditures from Federal Funds	Expenditures from State and Local Funds	Total Expenditures Per Pupil (All Funds)
2018	$292 (3.8%)	$7,386 (96.2%)	$7,678
2019	$214 (2.8%)	$7,380 (97.2%)	$7,594
2020	$300 (3.7%)	$7,897 (96.4%)	$8,196
2021	$535 (6.1%)	$8,302 (93.9%)	$8,838
2022	$856 (9.3%)	$8,310 (90.6%)	$9,168
2023	$1,356 (13.1%)	$9,032 (86.9%)	$10,390

Data source: Florida Department of Education

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 68^th of 2182 Elementary schools	Ranks 153^rd of 2240 Elementary schools	3.7%
Ranks 30^th of 1099 Middle schools	Ranks 91^st of 1177 Middle schools	5%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math)	89	77	12%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Hernando)	57	54	3%
3rd Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	53	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math)	94	84	10%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Hernando)	62	57	5%
3rd Grade Mathematics (Florida)	62	58	4%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math)	87	79	8%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Hernando)	59	56	3%
4th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	58	57	1%
4th Grade Mathematics (Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math)	90	84	6%
4th Grade Mathematics (Hernando)	62	60	2%
4th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	64	61	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math)	83	83
5th Grade English Language Arts (Hernando)	52	49	3%
5th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	55	1%
5th Grade Mathematics (Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math)	77	70	7%
5th Grade Mathematics (Hernando)	54	44	10%
5th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	60	52	8%
5th Grade Science (Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math)	79	84	5%
5th Grade Science (Hernando)	55	55
5th Grade Science (Florida)	53	51	2%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math)	82	79	3%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Hernando)	52	46	6%
6th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	54	52	2%
6th Grade Mathematics (Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math)	88	85	3%
6th Grade Mathematics (Hernando)	53	43	10%
6th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	55	49	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math)	89	79	10%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Hernando)	53	47	6%
7th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	52	48	4%
7th Grade Mathematics (Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math)	96	95	1%
7th Grade Mathematics (Hernando)	62	56	6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	54	46	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math)	84	76	8%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Hernando)	53	38	15%
8th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	56	49	7%
8th Grade Mathematics (Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math)	99	89	10%
8th Grade Mathematics (Hernando)	50	34	16%
8th Grade Mathematics (Florida)	46	42	4%
8th Grade Science (Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math)	89	80	9%
8th Grade Science (Hernando)	54	43	11%
8th Grade Science (Florida)	48	44	4%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math)	100	97	3%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Hernando)	51	47	4%
9th Grade English Language Arts (Florida)	55	51	4%
End of Course Civics (Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math)	96	92	4%
End of Course Civics (Hernando)	75	61	14%
End of Course Civics (Florida)	71	66	5%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math)	100	98	2%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Hernando)	59	53	6%
End of Course Algebra 1 (Florida)	62	54	8%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	1433	1477	3.1%
African American	55	52	5.5%
American Indian	2	2
Asian	52	39	25%
Hispanic	249	301	20.9%
Pacific Islander	2	2
White	998	998
Two or More Races	75	83	10.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	27.4%	32%	4.7%

Schools Near Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				FAST English Language Arts (2023)							FAST Math (2023)						Statewide Science Science (2023)		EOC Algebra 1 (2023)	EOC Geometry (2023)	EOC Civics (2023)	Per Pupil Expenditures (2023)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	FAST English Language Arts 3rd Grade	FAST English Language Arts 4th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 5th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 6th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 7th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 8th Grade	FAST English Language Arts 9th Grade	FAST Math 3rd Grade	FAST Math 4th Grade	FAST Math 5th Grade	FAST Math 6th Grade	FAST Math 7th Grade	FAST Math 8th Grade	Statewide Science Science 5th Grade	Statewide Science Science 8th Grade	EOC Algebra 1 End of Course	EOC Geometry End of Course	EOC Civics End of Course	Per Pupil Expenditures Total	Sub-total from Federal Funds	Sub-total from State/Local Funds
Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math	Public	K-8	13400 Elgin Blvd	Spring Hill	34609	Hernando County	Hernando	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(352) 797-7024	1,477	86	17.1	32.0%	998 (67.6%)	52 (3.5%)	301 (20.4%)	39 (2.6%)	2 (0.1%)	2 (0.1%)	83 (5.6%)	90.8	153^rd of 2242 public elementary schools	93.2%		91.2	147^th of 2219 public elementary schools	93.4%	6	81.0	80.0	83.0	71.0	74.0	67.0	98.0	92.0	80.0	77.0	71.0	88.0	72.0	84.0	80.0	98.0	100.0	92.0	$10,390	$1,356	$9,032
John D. Floyd Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	3139 Dumont Ave	Spring Hill	34609	Hernando County	Hernando	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(352) 797-7055	948	57	16.6	63.0%	482 (50.8%)	52 (5.5%)	337 (35.5%)	17 (1.8%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	58 (6.1%)	42.7	1265^th of 2242 public elementary schools	43.6%		39.4	1338^th of 2219 public elementary schools	39.7%	73	49.0	52.0	53.0					59.0	55.0	35.0				45.0					$10,465	$1,819	$8,646
Spring Hill Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	6001 Mariner Blvd	Spring Hill	34609	Hernando County	Hernando	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(352) 797-7030	893	59	15.1	68.3%	454 (50.8%)	63 (7.1%)	310 (34.7%)	8 (0.9%)	1 (0.1%)	1 (0.1%)	56 (6.3%)	40.7	1319^th of 2242 public elementary schools	41.2%		45.2	1188^th of 2219 public elementary schools	46.5%	131	43.0	59.0	43.0					48.0	59.0	42.0				47.0					$10,533	$1,948	$8,585
Chocachatti Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	4135 California St	Brooksville	34604	Hernando County	Hernando	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(352) 797-7067	783	50	15.6	38.4%	477 (60.9%)	41 (5.2%)	199 (25.4%)	17 (2.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	49 (6.3%)	85.7	273^rd of 2242 public elementary schools	87.8%		87.1	259^th of 2219 public elementary schools	88.3%	14	71.0	72.0	66.0					83.0	81.0	74.0				65.0					$10,591	$1,224	$9,366
Gulf Coast Elementary School	Public, Charter	K-5	10444 Tillery Rd	Spring Hill	34608	Hernando County	Hernando	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(352) 688-5092	110	3	36.6	30.0%	69 (62.7%)	3 (2.7%)	30 (27.3%)	0 (0.0%)	2 (1.8%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (5.5%)	70.5	620^th of 2242 public elementary schools	72.3%		57.7	893^rd of 2219 public elementary schools	59.8%	273	59.0	74.0	68.0					59.0	62.0	73.0				50.0					$10,938	$3,387	$7,551
Explorer K-8	Public	PK, KG-8	10252 Northcliffe Blvd	Spring Hill	34608	Hernando County	Hernando	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(352) 797-7094	1,617	106	15.2	68.8%	751 (46.4%)	172 (10.6%)	558 (34.5%)	19 (1.2%)	7 (0.4%)	3 (0.2%)	107 (6.6%)	26.1	1714^th of 2242 public elementary schools	23.6%		29.4	1588^th of 2219 public elementary schools	28.4%	126	37.0	35.0	44.0	39.0	34.0	28.0	97.0	46.0	40.0	30.0	42.0	42.0	66.0	50.0	37.0	72.0		52.0	$10,302	$1,961	$8,341
Suncoast Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	11135 Quality Dr	Spring Hill	34609	Hernando County	Hernando	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(352) 797-7085	899	57	15.7	63.8%	487 (54.2%)	46 (5.1%)	287 (31.9%)	17 (1.9%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	59 (6.6%)	59.7	850^th of 2242 public elementary schools	62.1%		55.1	944^th of 2219 public elementary schools	57.5%	94	58.0	52.0	56.0					75.0	56.0	57.0				55.0					$9,670	$1,707	$7,964
Pine Grove Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	14411 Ken Austin Pkwy	Brooksville	34613	Hernando County	Hernando	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(352) 797-7090	991	66	15.0	60.0%	576 (58.1%)	71 (7.2%)	250 (25.2%)	15 (1.5%)	2 (0.2%)	2 (0.2%)	75 (7.6%)	40.6	1323^rd of 2242 public elementary schools	41.0%		46.1	1157^th of 2219 public elementary schools	47.9%	166	41.0	43.0	59.0					49.0	43.0	54.0				58.0					$10,081	$1,618	$8,464
Deltona Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	2055 Deltona Blvd	Spring Hill	34606	Hernando County	Hernando	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(352) 797-7040	843	51	16.5	72.0%	457 (54.2%)	42 (5.0%)	277 (32.9%)	5 (0.6%)	1 (0.1%)	2 (0.2%)	59 (7.0%)	51.4	1067^th of 2242 public elementary schools	52.4%		39.8	1325^th of 2219 public elementary schools	40.3%	258	59.0	55.0	55.0					60.0	58.0	42.0				49.0					$11,675	$2,279	$9,397
Shady Hills Elementary School	Public	PK, KG-5	18000 Shady Hills Rd	Spring Hill	34610	Pasco County	Pasco	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(772) 774-4100	471	32	14.8	76.6%	348 (73.9%)	16 (3.4%)	79 (16.8%)	3 (0.6%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	24 (5.1%)	51	1076^th of 2242 public elementary schools	52.0%		49.3	1086^th of 2219 public elementary schools	51.1%	10	35.0	58.0	48.0					42.0	71.0	68.0				56.0					$11,329	$2,238	$9,092

Frequently Asked Questions about Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math

How many students attend Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math?

In the 2022-23 school year, 1,477 students attended Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math.

Is Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math a good school?

Yes. Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math ranks in the top 6.8% of Florida elementary schools.

What district is Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math in?

Hernando

What is the racial makeup of Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math?

Students at Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math are 68% White, 20% Hispanic, 6% Two or more races, 4% African American, 3% Asian.

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