Challenger Intermediate School vs Ottawa Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in Kansas, United States, 227 km 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
Ottawa Middle School
Ottawa · Public middle · Grades 6–8
456 students
| Measure | Challenger Intermediate School Goddard, Kansas | Ottawa Middle School Ottawa, Kansas |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #45 of 205 | #161 of 205 |
| National rank | #7251 of 15,369 | #12696 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 5–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 454 | 456 |
| Enrollment | 454 | 456 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 31.7% | 58.3% |
| Students per teacher | 14.6 | 12.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 49% | 17% |
| Math proficiency | 31% | 14% |
| city | Goddard | Ottawa |
| state | Kansas | Kansas |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Challenger Intermediate School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (51.7 vs 25.9).
- •Challenger Intermediate School does better on math proficiency (31% vs 14%).
- •Challenger Intermediate School does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 17%).
- •Challenger Intermediate School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.7% vs 58.3%).
- •Ottawa Middle School does better on students per teacher (12.3 vs 14.6).
- •Ottawa Middle School is the larger school with 456 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 Ottawa Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Challenger Intermediate School ranks higher (51.7 vs 25.9 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 Ottawa Middle School?
About 227 km in a straight line, between Goddard and Ottawa in Kansas.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Challenger Intermediate School: 454. Ottawa Middle School: 456. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Challenger Intermediate School and Ottawa Middle School rank in Kansas?
Challenger Intermediate School is 45th of 205 and Ottawa Middle School is 161st of 205 among middle schools in Kansas on the 2025 Success Index (US).