Challenger Middle School vs TCA College Pathways
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
TCA College Pathways
Colorado Springs · Charter high · Grades 7–12
502 students
| Measure | Challenger Middle School Colorado Springs, Colorado | TCA College Pathways Colorado Springs, Colorado |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 73 Top 25% | 65 Top 50% |
| State rank | #17 of 262 | #73 of 307 |
| National rank | #2680 of 15,369 | #4442 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–12 |
| Students | 696 | 502 |
| Enrollment | 696 | 502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 16.8% | – |
| Students per teacher | 17.4 | 23.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 66% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 56% | 57% |
| city | Colorado Springs | Colorado Springs |
| state | Colorado | Colorado |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Challenger Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.2 vs 65.4).
- •TCA College Pathways does better on math proficiency (57% vs 56%).
- •TCA College Pathways does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 66%).
- •Challenger Middle School does better on students per teacher (17.4 vs 23.9).
- •Challenger Middle School is the larger school with 696 students compared with 502.
- •Challenger Middle School is a public school while TCA College Pathways is a charter 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 Middle School better than TCA College Pathways?
On the Success Index (US), Challenger Middle School ranks higher (73.2 vs 65.4 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 TCA College Pathways?
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. TCA College Pathways: 502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Challenger Middle School and TCA College Pathways rank in Colorado?
Challenger Middle School is 17th of 262 and TCA College Pathways is 73rd of 307 among middle schools in Colorado on the 2025 Success Index (US).