Very Good
#427 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 21% in state
Challenge Charter School
Elementary School · Challenge School Inc. (6362) · Glendale, AZ
A charter elementary school in Glendale, AZ where students score 27 points above what's typical for similar communities.
5801 W GREENBRIAR DR, Glendale, AZ 85308
- Math 68% proficient (2022)
- Reading 63% proficient (2022)
Academics
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Students at Challenge Charter School score 66% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2019, to 66% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 77% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 82% (multi-year average, 2009-2022)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 28 test records from AZ state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
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Where Challenge Charter School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 69Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 35Some Transit
- Bike 70Very Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,171/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Glendale), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$95,512
Median home value
$420,100
Median rent
$1,777/mo
College educated
37.7%
Homeownership
71.9%
Poverty rate
9.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85308; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Desert Heights Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 6.8 | K–12 | 0.6 mi | 897 | Compare → |
| Greenbrier Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–6 | 0.6 mi | 484 | Compare → |
| Canyon Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | PK–8 | 0.7 mi | 293 | Compare → |
| Sunflower SchoolEnrollment path unverified | Not rated | PK–12 | 0.7 mi | 21 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Challenge School Inc. (6362)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $10,323NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Challenge Charter School is listed in Challenge School Inc. (6362); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Challenge Charter School
Challenge Charter School is a public elementary school in Glendale, AZ, part of Challenge School Inc. (6362), serving approximately 392 students in grades Kindergarten-6th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10 and ranks #427 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Challenge Charter School
What grades does Challenge Charter School serve?
Challenge Charter School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Challenge Charter School?
Challenge Charter School has an enrollment of approximately 392 students.
How does Challenge Charter School rank in AZ?
Challenge Charter School ranks #427 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Challenge Charter School's MySchoolScout rating?
Challenge Charter School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Challenge Charter School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Challenge Charter School has 77% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 82% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Challenge Charter School a charter school?
Yes, Challenge Charter School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Challenge Charter School a Title I school?
No, Challenge Charter School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 392
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 19.1%
- Phone
- (602) 938-5411
- Area population (ZIP 85308)
- 65,159
- Area average commute
- 24.5 min
- Area median age
- 41.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2022 EdFacts · Low confidence
- Older source: 2022 EdFacts. Use as historical context.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 85308; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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