Challenger Middle School vs Trafalgar Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle 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 Middle School
Cape Coral · Public middle · Grades 6–8
962 students
| Measure | Challenger Middle School Cape Coral, Florida | Trafalgar Middle School Cape Coral, Florida |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 69 Top 25% | 77 Top 25% |
| State rank | #149 of 563 | #80 of 563 |
| National rank | #3493 of 15,369 | #2078 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 999 | 962 |
| Enrollment | 999 | 962 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.5% | 34.2% |
| Students per teacher | 18.8 | 18.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 72% |
| Math proficiency | 73% | 79% |
| city | Cape Coral | Cape Coral |
| state | Florida | Florida |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Trafalgar Middle School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (76.6 vs 69.3).
- •Trafalgar Middle School does better on math proficiency (79% vs 73%).
- •Trafalgar Middle School does better on reading proficiency (72% vs 62%).
- •Trafalgar Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (34.2% vs 41.5%).
- •Challenger Middle School does better on students per teacher (18.8 vs 18.9).
- •Challenger Middle School is the larger school with 999 students compared with 962.
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 Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Trafalgar Middle School ranks higher (76.6 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 Middle 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 Middle School: 962. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Challenger Middle School and Trafalgar Middle School rank in Florida?
Challenger Middle School is 149th of 563 and Trafalgar Middle School is 80th of 563 among middle schools in Florida on the 2025 Success Index (US).