Challenger Elementary vs Explorer Middle School
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in Washington, United States, 358 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Challenger Elementary
Everett · Public elementary · Grades PK–5
658 students
Explorer Middle School
Everett · Public middle · Grades 6–8
777 students
| Measure | Challenger Elementary Everett, Washington | Explorer Middle School Everett, Washington |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 52 Top 50% | 42 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #693 of 1,154 | #258 of 363 |
| National rank | #23748 of 50,301 | #9443 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades PK–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 658 | 777 |
| Enrollment | 658 | 777 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.9% | 64.9% |
| Students per teacher | 13.4 | 18.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 54% | 50% |
| Math proficiency | 46% | 39% |
| city | Everett | Everett |
| state | Washington | Washington |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Challenger Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.0 vs 41.7).
- •Challenger Elementary does better on math proficiency (46% vs 39%).
- •Challenger Elementary does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 50%).
- •Explorer Middle School does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (64.9% vs 67.9%).
- •Challenger Elementary does better on students per teacher (13.4 vs 18.5).
- •Explorer Middle School is the larger school with 777 students compared with 658.
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 better than Explorer Middle School?
On the Success Index (US), Challenger Elementary ranks higher (52.0 vs 41.7 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 Elementary and Explorer Middle School?
About 358 m in a straight line, between Everett and Everett in Washington.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Challenger Elementary: 658. Explorer Middle School: 777. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Challenger Elementary and Explorer Middle School rank in Washington?
Challenger Elementary is 693rd of 1,154 and Explorer Middle School is 258th of 363 among elementary schools in Washington on the 2025 Success Index (US).