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#1431 of 2,006 schools in AZ
Challenger Elementary School
Elementary School · Nogales Unified District (4457) · Nogales, AZ
A Nogales Unified District (4457) elementary school where students score 15 points above what's typical for similar communities.
901 E CALLE MAYER, Nogales, AZ 85621
- Math 28% proficient (2022)
- Reading 34% proficient (2022)
- 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Challenger Elementary School score 31% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 16%).
2022 EdFacts proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. AZ average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 7 points since 2019, to 31% in 2022, across a 14-year record (2009–2022).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 41% (multi-year average, 2009-2022) · reading/ELA 48% (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 Elementary School sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 12Car-Dependent
- Bike 13Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High3,830/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Nogales), 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
$41,309
Median home value
$173,600
Median rent
$700/mo
College educated
18.5%
Homeownership
50.7%
Poverty rate
25%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 85621; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Lourdes Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 4.5private | PK–12 | 1.1 mi | 249 | Compare → |
| Mexicayotl Charter SchoolCharter · enrollment unverified | 9.7 | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 165 | Compare → |
| Colegio Petite ArizonaCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | K–5 | 1.8 mi | 262 | Compare → |
| Lincoln Elementary SchoolEnrollment path unverified | 6.1 | PK–5 | 2.1 mi | 414 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
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.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Nogales Unified District (4457)
- Schools in district
- 11
- Rank in district
- #7 of 11
- District spending per student
- $9,157NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 30.2%Census SAIPE · 2024
Challenger Elementary School is listed in Nogales Unified District (4457); a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Challenger Elementary School
Challenger Elementary School is a public elementary school in Nogales, AZ, part of Nogales Unified District (4457), serving approximately 376 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 14.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,431 of 2,006 schools in AZ. State assessment records show 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Challenger Elementary School
What grades does Challenger Elementary School serve?
Challenger Elementary School serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Challenger Elementary School?
Challenger Elementary School has an enrollment of approximately 376 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Challenger Elementary School?
The student-teacher ratio at Challenger Elementary School is 14.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Challenger Elementary School rank in AZ?
Challenger Elementary School ranks #1,431 of 2,006 schools in AZ.
What is Challenger Elementary School's MySchoolScout rating?
Challenger Elementary School has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 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 Elementary School?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Challenger Elementary School has 41% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022) and 48% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2022).
Is Challenger Elementary School a charter school?
No, Challenger Elementary School is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Challenger Elementary School a Title I school?
No, Challenger Elementary School is not currently a Title I school.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 376
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Remote Town
- County
- Santa Cruz County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.1%
- Phone
- (520) 377-0544
- Area population (ZIP 85621)
- 21,512
- Area average commute
- 20 min
- Area median age
- 37.5
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 85621; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2022; directory SY 2023–24
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