Excellent
#170 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Top 8% in state
Challenger Basic School
Elementary School · Challenger Basic School Inc. (79886) · Gilbert, AZ
A charter elementary school in Gilbert, AZ where students score 41 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1315 N GREENFIELD RD, Gilbert, AZ 85234
- Math 82% proficient (2022)
- Reading 77% proficient (2022)
Academics
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Students at Challenger Basic School score 80% 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 8 points since 2019, to 80% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 88% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 88% (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 Challenger Basic School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 69Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,104/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Gilbert), 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
$118,012
Median home value
$488,600
Median rent
$1,971/mo
College educated
45.9%
Homeownership
75.1%
Poverty rate
6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85234; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Pioneer Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | PK–8 | 0.2 mi | 359 | Compare → |
| Great Hearts Academies - Archway AreteCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.4 | K–5 | 0.3 mi | 535 | Compare → |
| Val Vista Lakes Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | PK–6 | 1.0 mi | 519 | Compare → |
| Christ's Greenfield Lutheran SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.3private | PK–8 | 1.1 mi | 317 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Challenger Basic School Inc. (79886)
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $7,403NCES 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.
Challenger Basic School is listed in Challenger Basic School Inc. (79886); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Challenger Basic School
Challenger Basic School is a public elementary school in Gilbert, AZ, part of Challenger Basic School Inc. (79886), serving approximately 321 students in grades Kindergarten-6th. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 out of 10 and ranks #170 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Challenger Basic School
What grades does Challenger Basic School serve?
Challenger Basic School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Challenger Basic School?
Challenger Basic School has an enrollment of approximately 321 students.
How does Challenger Basic School rank in AZ?
Challenger Basic School ranks #170 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Challenger Basic School's MySchoolScout rating?
Challenger Basic School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.6 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 Challenger Basic School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Challenger Basic School has 88% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 88% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Challenger Basic School a charter school?
Yes, Challenger Basic School is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Challenger Basic School a Title I school?
No, Challenger Basic School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 321
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- Maricopa County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.3%
- Phone
- (480) 830-1750
- Area population (ZIP 85234)
- 49,040
- Area average commute
- 23.9 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
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 85234; 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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