Academy International Elementary School vs Challenger Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Academy International Elementary School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
368 students
Challenger Middle School
Colorado Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
696 students
| Measure | Academy International Elementary School Colorado Springs, Colorado | Challenger Middle School Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 74 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #94 of 993 | #17 of 262 |
| National rank | #8301 of 50,301 | #2680 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 368 | 696 |
| Enrollment | 368 | 696 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.5% | 16.8% |
| Students per teacher | 15.3 | 17.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 67% | 66% |
| Math proficiency | 58% | 56% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Academy International Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.4 vs 73.2).
- •Academy International Elementary School does better on math proficiency (58% vs 56%).
- •Academy International Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 66%).
- •Academy International Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (15.5% vs 16.8%).
- •Academy International Elementary School does better on students per teacher (15.3 vs 17.4).
- •Challenger Middle School is the larger school with 696 students compared with 368.
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 Academy International Elementary School better than Challenger Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Academy International Elementary School ranks higher (74.4 vs 73.2 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 Academy International Elementary School and Challenger Middle School?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Academy International Elementary School: 368. Challenger Middle School: 696. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Academy International Elementary School and Challenger Middle School rank in Colorado?
Academy International Elementary School is 94th of 993 and Challenger Middle School is 17th of 262 among elementary schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).