Challenger Elementary School

Challenger Elementary School

Public Pre-K, Elementary School | Grade Pre-K-5
5703 NW 94th Ave,  Tamarac, FL
Broward County Public Schools
5.0
3.9
904 Students
B
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Ms. Tara Zdanowicz
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Math Proficiency
54%
Reading Proficiency
55%

Niche Grade

B
Academics
B+
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
55%
Math Proficiency
54%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
18:1
Teachers
49
Full Time Teachers
49
Teachers in First or Second Year
16.8%

GreatSchools Rating

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Test Scores

Math
14%
State Average
20%
Science
16%
State Average
23%
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
950:1

Student Diversity

Male
53.6%
Female
46.4%
Black
51.3%
Hispanic
30.3%
White
11.8%
Two or more races
3.7%
Asian or Pacific Islander
2.3%
Native American
<1%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#257 Niche Standout ES in Florida
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
5.0 2 Reviews
5.0 NicheUser
5/19/2017
Challenger is a school named after the rocket that exploded. It is a very fun and welcoming place. I would change that the elementary school and the middle school are connect. I believe that there is too much of difference in age group when it comes to the children, there are certain things they do not need to be exposed to yet because they might interpret it in the wrong ways.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.9 16 Reviews
5.0 parent
8/8/2025
I wanted to express my sincere gratitude for the wonderful experience my daughter had under the care of Mrs. Deluca and Mrs. Spence. Their dedication, kindness, and the knowledge they shared have truly made a positive impact on her development. Unfortunately, due to our relocation to another city, s...
1.0 parent
7/3/2025
From the first day of my daughter was here she had a hard time with adjusting she had an underlying condition that doctors were not willing to address outside of her not yet being in a school environment she had a hard time socializing with other kids and also with following directions an emotional...
1.0 parent
3/14/2025
This school puts their ratings before students. The amount of homework they require is not age appropriate. There is not enough focus on remediation and enrichment. It is all state testing focused. Do not complain or your child will suffer.
3.0 parent
3/1/2024
My son goes to this school and I have had nothing but issues with the teachers since he started in second grade. They are rude to the kids and do not want to deal with the parents when they’re involved. It’s not all but the ones I have encountered are just so unprofessional and I do not know how the...

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Challenger Elementary School is a public school for students in grades Pre-K-5 in Tamarac, FL and is served by the Broward County Public Schools in Florida. The school has a total enrollment of 904 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 18:1. Academic records show that 54% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 55% are proficient in reading. Challenger Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. Discover additional schools in the area, like Arc Broward, Millennium Middle School, Piper High School, and more. Learn more about what Tamarac has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Challenger Elementary School.

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