Challenger Intermediate School vs Discovery Intermediate School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kansas, United States, 651 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Challenger Intermediate School
Goddard · Public middle · Grades 5–6
454 students
Discovery Intermediate School
Goddard · Public middle · Grades 5–6
502 students
| Measure | Challenger Intermediate School Goddard, Kansas | Discovery Intermediate School Goddard, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 58 Top 50% |
| State rank | #45 of 205 | #32 of 205 |
| National rank | #7251 of 15,369 | #5924 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 5–6 |
| Students | 454 | 502 |
| Enrollment | 454 | 502 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.7% | 26.5% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 16.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 41% |
| city | Goddard | Goddard |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.9 vs 51.7).
- •Discovery Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (41% vs 31%).
- •Discovery Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 49%).
- •Discovery Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (26.5% vs 31.7%).
- •Challenger Intermediate School does better on students per teacher (14.6 vs 16.7).
- •Discovery Intermediate School is the larger school with 502 students compared with 454.
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 Intermediate School better than Discovery Intermediate School?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Intermediate School ranks higher (57.9 vs 51.7 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 Intermediate School and Discovery Intermediate School?
About 651 m in a straight line, between Goddard and Goddard in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Challenger Intermediate School: 454. Discovery Intermediate School: 502. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Challenger Intermediate School and Discovery Intermediate School rank in Kansas?
Challenger Intermediate School is 45th of 205 and Discovery Intermediate School is 32nd of 205 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).