Challenger Middle School vs Trafalgar Elementary School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Florida, United States, 2.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Challenger Middle School
Cape Coral · Public middle · Grades 6–8
999 students
Trafalgar Elementary School
Cape Coral · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
910 students
| Measure | Challenger Middle School Cape Coral, Florida | Trafalgar Elementary School Cape Coral, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #149 of 563 | #613 of 2,187 |
| National rank | #3493 of 15,369 | #9611 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades PK–5 |
| Students | 999 | 910 |
| Enrollment | 999 | 910 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.5% | 39.8% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 18.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 74% |
| city | Cape Coral | Cape Coral |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Trafalgar Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.5 vs 69.3).
- •Trafalgar Elementary School does better on math proficiency (74% vs 73%).
- •Trafalgar Elementary School does better on reading proficiency (70% vs 62%).
- •Trafalgar Elementary School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (39.8% vs 41.5%).
- •Trafalgar Elementary School does better on students per teacher (18.2 vs 18.8).
- •Challenger Middle School is the larger school with 999 students compared with 910.
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 Trafalgar Elementary School?
On the Success Index (US), Trafalgar Elementary School ranks higher (72.5 vs 69.3 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 Trafalgar Elementary School?
About 2.8 km in a straight line, between Cape Coral and Cape Coral in Florida.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Challenger Middle School: 999. Trafalgar Elementary School: 910. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Challenger Middle School and Trafalgar Elementary School rank in Florida?
Challenger Middle School is 149th of 563 and Trafalgar Elementary School is 613th of 2,187 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).