Catalina Ventura School vs Challenger Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 6.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Catalina Ventura School
Phoenix · Public elementary · Grades K–8
842 students
Challenger Middle School
Glendale · Public elementary · Grades K–8
839 students
| Measure | Catalina Ventura School Phoenix, Arizona | Challenger Middle School Glendale, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #758 of 1,136 | #1022 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #40010 of 50,301 | #47855 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 842 | 839 |
| Enrollment | 842 | 839 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 19.1 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 26% |
| city | Phoenix | Glendale |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Catalina Ventura School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.6 vs 14.5).
- •Catalina Ventura School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 26%).
- •Catalina Ventura School does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 28%).
- •Catalina Ventura School does better on students per teacher (19.1 vs 21.0).
- •Catalina Ventura School is the larger school with 842 students compared with 839.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Catalina Ventura School better than Challenger Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Catalina Ventura School ranks higher (27.6 vs 14.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Catalina Ventura School and Challenger Middle School?
About 6.3 km in a straight line, between Phoenix and Glendale in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Catalina Ventura School: 842. Challenger Middle School: 839. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Catalina Ventura School and Challenger Middle School rank in Arizona?
Catalina Ventura School is 758th of 1,136 and Challenger Middle School is 1022nd of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).