Challenge School

Challenge School

Public Pre-K, Elementary, Middle School | Grade Pre-K-8
9659 E Mississippi Ave,  Denver, CO
Dayton Triangle Neighborhood
Cherry Creek School District
3.6
3.4
550 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Edie Alvarez
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Math Proficiency
83%
Reading Proficiency
88%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A+
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
88%
Math Proficiency
83%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
30
Full Time Teachers
30
Teachers in First or Second Year
11.7%

GreatSchools Rating

10
Test Scores
10
Equity
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Test Scores

Math
88.3%
State Average
25%
Science
73.4%
State Average
30.7%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
269:1

Student Diversity

Male
54%
Female
46%
White
36.4%
Asian or Pacific Islander
27.6%
Black
16.7%
Two or more races
10.2%
Hispanic
8.9%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%
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School Rankings

#3 Best Public ES in Colorado
#5 Best Public MS in Colorado
#6 Best Public MS Teachers in Colorado
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
3.6 9 Reviews
5.0 Parent
6/5/2024
Challenge has amazing families and teachers. This is a strong community that supports each child and their learning!
3.0 Middle School Student
4/16/2020
It is a nice school everyone is close . Some teachers don't like children at all and cuss them out but very challenging but lots of homework. Every class is the same thing you will do in high school. Literaly i have a jr year textbook as a 7th grader.
1.0 Parent
3/1/2018
My son loved the school. However, as a parent, I saw the school shift from spectacular to average. The administration and principal specifically seem to be dragging the school down to something not so great.
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3.4 26 Reviews
5.0 student
1/23/2024
This school is a great place to be. As of this writing, I am halfway through my 8th grade year, and I am learning so many things. Big shoutout to Mrs. Eggleston for teaching us algebra in an interesting way. The location is a little out of the way, and a bit cumbersome to deal with if you have child...
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1.0 parent
9/30/2023
The school doesn't have good academics, sports, music or clubs. Really bad school with poor location. The school leaders don't care about student success nor they care about students growth or opportunities. The administration and support staff are rude and not welcoming. The school teachers are ave...
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1.0 parent
9/22/2023
The teachers of the school are not dedicated. They don't look out for the best interest of the kids but have bias towards students. The administration is really bad and the teachers are not best among CCSD. The environment is not challenging but rather demotivates students. Don't recommend this scho...
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2.0 parent
8/16/2023
The principal of the school is horrible. Doesnt support students. Is extremely rude with parents. He needs to leave Challenge. The school is not worth the drive. The prinicpal and teachers dont see students best interest. Very sad experience and unfortunate to see such poor administration. The prini...
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