Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math
🇺🇸 Official data · 2025Spring Hill, Florida 34609 · Hernando
#140 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida
#2508 of 50,301 nationally
About Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math
Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math is a public elementary located in Spring Hill, in the Hernando school district of Florida, United States. It caters for Grades K–8. In 2025 it enrolled 1,456 students. Traditional public schools run by a school district; free to attend.
Its Success Index (US) is 84.8 out of 100, placing it in the top 5% of elementary schools in United States and 140th of 2,187 ranked elementary schools in Florida. Its strongest component is math proficiency (99th percentile), and its weakest is students per teacher (34th percentile).
Other published figures: enrollment 1,456.
There are 15 schools in Spring Hill; Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math ranks 1st of 14 scored schools there.
Success Index (US) breakdown
Each component is a percentile against elementary schools across United States.
- Math proficiency (30%)91%
- Reading proficiency (30%)86%
- Community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%)28.4%
- Students per teacher (15%)16.2
The Success Index (US) summarises published data about a school community. It is not a measure of teaching quality. Read the methodology.
Published measures
All figures published for Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math by the official sources.
- Enrollment
- 1,456
- Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
- Free/reduced-price lunch
- 28.4%
- Share of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.
- Students per teacher
- 16.2
- Enrollment divided by FTE teachers; not class size.
- Reading proficiency
- 86%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
- Math proficiency
- 91%
- Share of tested students proficient or above (all students, all grades).
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Schools near Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math
Closest schools by straight-line distance, with their Success Index (US).
Powell Middle School
Brooksville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
1,041 students · 1.6 km away
John D. Floyd Elementary School
Spring Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
920 students · 2.0 km away
Spring Hill Elementary School
Spring Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
829 students · 2.7 km away
Nature Coast Technical High
Brooksville · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,293 students · 3.9 km away
Chocachatti Elementary School
Brooksville · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
783 students · 3.9 km away
Frank W. Springstead High School
Spring Hill · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,853 students · 4.2 km away
Gulf Coast Elementary School
Spring Hill · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
106 students · 4.3 km away
Gulf Coast Academy of Science and Technology
Spring Hill · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
217 students · 4.9 km away
Explorer K-8
Spring Hill · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
1,544 students · 5.0 km away
Fox Chapel Middle School
Spring Hill · Public middle · Grades 6–8
815 students · 6.3 km away
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Westside K-8 School
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Frequently asked questions
Is Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math a good school?
Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math has a Success Index (US) of 84.8 out of 100 (Top 5% of elementary schools in United States) and ranks #140 of 2,187 in Florida. The index summarises published data about the school community and, where available, attainment; it does not measure teaching quality, so visit the school and ask about support at your child's level.
Where does Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math rank in Florida?
Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math ranks #140 of 2,187 elementary schools in Florida and #2508 of 50,301 nationally on the Success Index (US) (2025 data).
How many students attend Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math?
Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math had 1,456 students in 2025.
Is Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math a elementary school or a high school?
Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math is classified as a elementary covering Grades K–8. It is a public school.
What other schools are near Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math?
There are 10 schools within 15 km of Challenger K-8 School of Science and Math; they are listed on this page with their Success Index (US) and distance, and can be compared side by side.