Challenger Middle School vs William C Jack School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Arizona, United States, 1.7 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Challenger Middle School
Glendale · Public elementary · Grades K–8
839 students
William C Jack School
Glendale · Public elementary · Grades PK–8
811 students
| Measure | Challenger Middle School Glendale, Arizona | William C Jack School Glendale, Arizona |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 15 Lower 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1022 of 1,136 | #891 of 1,136 |
| National rank | #47855 of 50,301 | #44386 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades PK–8 |
| Students | 839 | 811 |
| Enrollment | 839 | 811 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | – | – |
| Students per teacher | 21.0 | 20.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 26% | 37% |
| city | Glendale | Glendale |
| state | Arizona | Arizona |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •William C Jack School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.8 vs 14.5).
- •William C Jack School does better on math proficiency (37% vs 26%).
- •Challenger Middle School does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 27%).
- •William C Jack School does better on students per teacher (20.3 vs 21.0).
- •Challenger Middle School is the larger school with 839 students compared with 811.
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 Middle School better than William C Jack School?
On the Success Index (US), William C Jack School ranks higher (20.8 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 Challenger Middle School and William C Jack School?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between Glendale and Glendale in Arizona.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Challenger Middle School: 839. William C Jack School: 811. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Challenger Middle School and William C Jack School rank in Arizona?
Challenger Middle School is 1022nd of 1,136 and William C Jack School is 891st of 1,136 among elementary schools in Arizona on the 2025 Success Index (US).