Challenger Elementary School vs Discovery Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Florida, United States, 800 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Challenger Elementary School
Tamarac · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
830 students
Discovery Elementary School
Sunrise · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
789 students
| Measure | Challenger Elementary School Tamarac, Florida | Discovery Elementary School Sunrise, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 67 Top 50% | 67 Top 50% |
| State rank | #817 of 2,187 | #843 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #13344 of 50,301 | #13698 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 830 | 789 |
| Enrollment | 830 | 789 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 40% | 37.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.7 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 61% | 60% |
| Math proficiency | 68% | 72% |
| city | Tamarac | Sunrise |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (67.1 vs 66.6).
- •Discovery Elementary School does better on math proficiency (72% vs 68%).
- •Challenger Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (61% vs 60%).
- •Discovery Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (37.8% vs 40%).
- •Challenger Elementary School does better on students per teacher (17.7 vs 21.3).
- •Challenger Elementary School is the larger school with 830 students compared with 789.
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 Elementary School better than Discovery Elementary School?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Challenger Elementary School and Discovery Elementary School?
About 800 m in a straight line, between Tamarac and Sunrise in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Challenger Elementary School: 830. Discovery Elementary School: 789. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Challenger Elementary School and Discovery Elementary School rank in Florida?
Challenger Elementary School is 817th of 2,187 and Discovery Elementary School is 843rd of 2,187 among elementary schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).