Challenge Charter School vs Desert Sky Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Arizona, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Challenge Charter School
Glendale · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
364 students
Desert Sky Middle School
Glendale · Public middle · Grades 7–8
640 students
| Measure | Challenge Charter School Glendale, Arizona | Desert Sky Middle School Glendale, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 77 Top 25% | 36 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #96 of 1,136 | #80 of 203 |
| National rank | #6621 of 50,301 | #10725 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 364 | 640 |
| Enrollment | 364 | 640 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 15.2 | 22.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 76% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 67% | 42% |
| city | Glendale | Glendale |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Challenge Charter School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (77.1 vs 35.6).
- •Challenge Charter School does better on math proficiency (67% vs 42%).
- •Challenge Charter School does better on reading proficiency (76% vs 42%).
- •Challenge Charter School does better on students per teacher (15.2 vs 22.9).
- •Desert Sky Middle School is the larger school with 640 students compared with 364.
- •Challenge Charter School is a charter school while Desert Sky Middle School is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Challenge Charter School better than Desert Sky Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Challenge Charter School ranks higher (77.1 vs 35.6 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 Challenge Charter School and Desert Sky Middle School?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Glendale and Glendale in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Challenge Charter School: 364. Desert Sky Middle School: 640. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Challenge Charter School and Desert Sky Middle School rank in Arizona?
Challenge Charter School is 96th of 1,136 and Desert Sky Middle School is 80th of 203 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).