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Challenger Middle School — School Calendar 2026-27

Middle|COLORADO SPRINGS, Colorado|Academy School District No. 20 in the county of El Paso an

COLORADO SPRINGS, CO 80920

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Jul
20
Mon
Transportation Space Available Process OpensEvent

Space Available Process opens July 20, 2026 via the Extended Parent Portal. After the school year begins, D20 Transportation reviews ridership, space and attendance to decide placement. Families must provide their own transportation until a decision is made.

Jul
23
Thu
Back to School Job FairEvent

Join us for our Back to School Job Fair at Liberty High School on Thursday, July 23, from 4:30 - 6:30 p.m. Pursue what you love at Academy District 20!

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School Profile

Grades
6–8
Enrollment
652
Student:Teacher
17.2:1
Locale
Urban
Econ. Disadvantaged
16.4%

School Statistics

Academics (SY 2020-21)

ELA Proficiency
65-69%
Math Proficiency
45%
76th percentile in CO
Chronic Absenteeism
8.8%
SY 2019-20

Programs & Activities (SY 2021-22)

Gifted & Talented
97 students enrolled
Student-Teacher Ratio: 18.2:1
Worse than average in CO

Technology & Internet Access (SY 2021-22)

1:1 Devices
Student devices available
Wi-Fi
Campus-wide wireless
Fiber Internet
High-speed connection
488
Connected devices

Staff & Support Services (SY 2021-22)

Teachers (FTE)
38.18
100% fully certified
Counselors
2.5
Psychologists
0.33000001
Social Workers
0.62
Nurses
0.25
Security Staff
1.05
Anti-Bullying Policy

District Finance (FY 2023)

Per-Pupil Spending
$12,090
Total current expenditure
Instruction Spending
$7,140
Per pupil, classroom only
Total Revenue/Pupil
$14,139
All funding sources
Funding Sources
Federal 5%State 52%Local 44%
District-level data from NCES F-33 Survey

Community Context

Median Home Value
$452,352
-2.2% 1yr+18.2% 5yr
Colorado Springs, CO metro area
Community Need Level
Moderate
CDC/ATSDR Social Vulnerability Index 2022
Neighborhood Indicators (Census Tract)
16.6%
Below 150% poverty line
5.6%
Unemployment rate
7.4%
Uninsured residents
5.2%
No HS diploma (25+)

Enrollment Trend (2014-2025)

696
Current enrollment
Stable(-3% 5yr)

Coming Up

Mon, Jul 20, 2026
Transportation Space Available Process Opens
Event
Thu, Jul 23, 2026
Back to School Job Fair
Event

Frequently Asked Questions about Challenger Middle School

As of the most recent data, 652 students are enrolled at Challenger Middle School. It is a Middle school within the local district.

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