Challenger Middle School vs Encompass Heights Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Colorado, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Challenger Middle School
Colorado Springs · Public middle · Grades 6–8
696 students
Encompass Heights Elementary School
Colorado Springs · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
583 students
| Measure | Challenger Middle School Colorado Springs, Colorado | Encompass Heights Elementary School Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #17 of 262 | #192 of 993 |
| National rank | #2680 of 15,369 | #14098 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 696 | 583 |
| Enrollment | 696 | 583 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.8% | 11.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 19.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | – |
| Math proficiency | 56% | – |
| city | Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Challenger Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.2 vs 66.0).
- •Encompass Heights Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (11.1% vs 16.8%).
- •Challenger Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 19.4).
- •Challenger Middle School is the larger school with 696 students compared with 583.
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 Encompass Heights Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Challenger Middle School ranks higher (73.2 vs 66.0 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 Encompass Heights Elementary School?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Colorado Springs and Colorado Springs in Colorado.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Challenger Middle School: 696. Encompass Heights Elementary School: 583. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Challenger Middle School and Encompass Heights Elementary School rank in Colorado?
Challenger Middle School is 17th of 262 and Encompass Heights Elementary School is 192nd of 993 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).