Challenger Elementary School vs Parker Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in Michigan, United States, 5.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Challenger Elementary School
Howell · Public elementary · Grades K–5
465 students
Parker Middle School
Howell · Public elementary · Grades K–8
1,011 students
| Measure | Challenger Elementary School Howell, Michigan | Parker Middle School Howell, Michigan |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 59 Top 50% | 57 Top 50% |
| State rank | #489 of 1,581 | #543 of 1,581 |
| National rank | #18828 of 50,301 | #20348 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 465 | 1,011 |
| Enrollment | 465 | 1,011 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 29% | 21.4% |
| Students per teacher | 14.5 | 22.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 58% |
| Math proficiency | 48% | 44% |
| city | Howell | Howell |
| state | Michigan | Michigan |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Challenger Elementary School scores higher on the Success Index (US) (59.0 vs 56.9).
- •Challenger Elementary School does better on math proficiency (48% vs 44%).
- •Parker Middle School does better on reading proficiency (58% vs 48%).
- •Parker Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (21.4% vs 29%).
- •Challenger Elementary School does better on students per teacher (14.5 vs 22.0).
- •Parker Middle School is the larger school with 1,011 students compared with 465.
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 Parker Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Challenger Elementary School ranks higher (59.0 vs 56.9 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 Elementary School and Parker Middle School?
About 5.4 km in a straight line, between Howell and Howell in Michigan.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Challenger Elementary School: 465. Parker Middle School: 1,011. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Challenger Elementary School and Parker Middle School rank in Michigan?
Challenger Elementary School is 489th of 1,581 and Parker Middle School is 543rd of 1,581 among elementary schools in Michigan on the 2025 Success Index (US).