Challenger School of Science & Mathematics

Challenger K-8 is rated among the top 5% of schools in Florida.

Challenger K-8 was opened in 2005 and still has the original principal leading the way.

Challenger K-8 is a school of math and science, and is a highly rated public magnet school.

Challenger K-8 has a student enrollment of 1,307.

Challenger K-8 in Spring Hill has a good athletic program as well, in Spring Hill.

In Spring Hill the Challenger K-8 school has softball as one of their sports for students.

Challenger K-8 has a large parking lot for staff.

Challenger School of Science & Mathematics

Public Elementary, Middle School | Grade K-8

13400 Elgin Blvd, Spring Hill, FL

Hernando County School District

4.3

4.0

1,477 Students

A-

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Mrs. Lisa Cropley

Student Teacher Ratio
17:1

Math Proficiency
87%

Reading Proficiency
80%

Academics

A-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

80%

Math Proficiency

87%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

17:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

4.1%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

374:1

Student Diversity

Female

50.6%

Male

49.4%

White

67.6%

Hispanic

20.4%

Two or more races

5.6%

Black

3.5%

Asian or Pacific Islander

2.6%

Native American

<1%

Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander

<1%

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Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 Senior

2/5/2019

Hands down the best school in the county. So many resources are in place to help children Excel in their field.

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2.0 parent

5/6/2025

Had a terrible experience at this school. The staff and admin were racist towards certain teachers and support. When it comes to being inclusive, they fail. Some staff were heard being sexist and homophobic as well. That is unacceptable, no matter what the issue is in an educational setting. All stu...

1.0 student

5/19/2023

I hate this school.0/10 wouldn't recommend

2.0 student

5/8/2023

This school sucks the teachers only care abt giving lunch detention some teachers are nice but all the school cares abt is how the look to the public and flashing their sports teams the administration took my drumsticks OUT of my backpack all the principals are very petty and the school is just bad...

5.0 parent

11/3/2021

Exceptional! Seen such an improvement in our childs learning capabilities. Staff are always friendly and extremely helpful. Really love this school!

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Average Home Value

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Median Lot Size

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% Renters

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Household Income

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% of College Grads

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