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Powell Middle School vs. Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math

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School Overview

School
Powell Middle School
4100 Barclay Ave
Spring Hill, FL 34609
: 
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math
13400 Elgin Blvd
Spring Hill, FL 34609
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings
n/a

Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math ranks among the top 20% of public schools in Florida for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)
Overview
Serving 1,061 students in grades 6-8, Powell Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is lower than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is higher than the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 49% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 1,467 students in grades Prekindergarten-8, Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math ranks in the top 5% of all schools in Florida for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 82% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 80% (which is higher than the Florida state average of 52%).
The student-teacher ratio of 17:1 is equal to the Florida state level of 17:1.
Minority enrollment is 34% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the Florida state average of 65% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
6-8
PK-8
Total Students
1,061 students
1,467 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Powell Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
50% | 50%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Powell Middle School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math.
Total Classroom Teachers
53 teachers
86 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Powell Middle School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
17:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Powell Middle School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hernando School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Hernando School District and the state of Florida, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#1923 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Bottom 50%)
#165 out of 3662 schools in FL
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Powell Middle School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
50%
(Top 50% in FL)
82%
(Top 5% in FL)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Powell Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hernando School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Hernando School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
48%
(Bottom 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
80%
(Top 10% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Powell Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hernando School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Hernando School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
49%
(Top 50% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
81%
(Top 5% in FL)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Powell Middle School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hernando School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Hernando School District and Florida public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Powell Middle School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math by grade.
Pre-K Students
-
1
Kindergarten Students
-
96
Grade 1 Students
-
115
Grade 2 Students
-
134
Grade 3 Students
-
158
Grade 4 Students
-
140
Grade 5 Students
-
182
Grade 6 Students
351
213
Grade 7 Students
347
206
Grade 8 Students
363
222

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
2%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Powell Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hernando School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Hernando School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
33%
21%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Powell Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hernando School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Hernando School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
8%
3%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Powell Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hernando School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Hernando School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
51%
66%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Powell Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hernando School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Hernando School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
6%
7%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Powell Middle School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hernando School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Hernando School District and in Florida, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.63
0.52
This chart showcases the diversity score of Powell Middle School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hernando School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Hernando School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
55%
32%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Powell Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hernando School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Hernando School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
4%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Powell Middle School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hernando School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Challenger K-8 School Of Science And Math, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Hernando School District and Florida, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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