Challenger Basic School vs Val Vista Lakes Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Challenger Basic School
Gilbert · Charter elementary · Grades K–6
274 students
Val Vista Lakes Elementary School
Gilbert · Public elementary · Grades PK–6
506 students
| Measure | Challenger Basic School Gilbert, Arizona | Val Vista Lakes Elementary School Gilbert, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 92 Top 5% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #4 of 1,136 | #270 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #418 of 50,301 | #15018 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades PK–6 |
| Students | 274 | 506 |
| Enrollment | 274 | 506 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 13.0 | 14.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 62% |
| Math proficiency | 87% | 55% |
| city | Gilbert | Gilbert |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Challenger Basic School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (91.9 vs 64.7).
- •Challenger Basic School does better on math proficiency (87% vs 55%).
- •Challenger Basic School does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 62%).
- •Challenger Basic School does better on students per teacher (13.0 vs 14.5).
- •Val Vista Lakes Elementary School is the larger school with 506 students compared with 274.
- •Challenger Basic School is a charter school while Val Vista Lakes Elementary 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 Challenger Basic School better than Val Vista Lakes Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Challenger Basic School ranks higher (91.9 vs 64.7 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 Challenger Basic School and Val Vista Lakes Elementary School?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between Gilbert and Gilbert in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Challenger Basic School: 274. Val Vista Lakes Elementary School: 506. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Challenger Basic School and Val Vista Lakes Elementary School rank in Arizona?
Challenger Basic School is 4th of 1,136 and Val Vista Lakes Elementary School is 270th of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).