About This School
Challenge School is located in Denver, CO and is one of 54 schools in Cherry Creek School District No. 5 In The County Of Arapah. It is a magnet school that serves 538 students in grades PK, K-8.
Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.
Challenge School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Colorado in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Challenge School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2007, Challenge School had 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Colorado average is 17 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Challenge School's students and teachers. more
Magnet schools are public schools that offer a specialized curriculum or educational philosophy, often with a specific focus or theme. Magnet schools promote student diversity because they are open to students outside the normal school district boundaries and often attract high caliber students through competitive programs.
Challenge School made AYP in 2011. Under No Child Left Behind, a school makes Adequate Yearly Progress (AYP) if it achieves the minimum levels of improvement determined by the state of Colorado in terms of student performance and other accountability measures. See Challenge School's test results to learn more about school performance.
In 2007, Challenge School had 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher. The Colorado average is 17 students per full-time equivalent teacher. Learn more about Challenge School's students and teachers. more
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Cherry Creek School District NO. 5 in the County of Arapah District Spending
$8,556Per Pupil
The Cherry Creek School District NO. 5 in the County of Arapah spends $8,556 per pupil in current expenditures. The district spends 62% on instruction, 35% on support services, 3% on other elementary and secondary expenditures. More about Cherry Creek School District NO. 5 in the County of Arapah District
Education.com TestRating
The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Colorado, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 Colorado Student Assessment Program (CSAP) Results for all subjects tested.
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Schools Nearby
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| School Name distance | TestRating | Community Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Highline Community Elementary School 1 miles |  |
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| Wood Adventist Christian School 1.2 miles | n/a | |
| Village East Community Elementary School 1.4 miles | |
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| Ponderosa Elementary School 1.4 miles |  |
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| Lowry Elementary School 1.5 miles |  |
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School Facts
- Magnet School
- Grades PK, K-8
- Cherry Creek School District NO. 5 in the County of Arapah
Made AYP
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Contact
Challenge School9659 East Mississippi Ave
Denver, CO 80231
(720) 747-2100
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About the CSAP
What is it?
The Colorado Student Assessment Program (CSAP) are annual tests used to measure a student's mastery of the state's grade-level academic standards.
Which Grades and Subjects?
Students in grades 3 through 10 are assessed in reading, math, and writing. Students in grades 5, 8, and 10 are assessed in science.
How is it Scored?
Students are scored at four levels: unsatisfactory, partially proficient, proficient, and advanced. The goal is for all students to score at or above the proficient level.
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The Education.com TestRating is a number (1-10) calculated by Education.com that provides an overview of a school’s test performance for a given year, by comparing the school’s state standardized test results to those of other schools in the same state. For Colorado, the TestRating is calculated using a school's 2011 Colorado Student Assessment Program (CSAP) Results for all subjects tested.
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Enrollment (2010)
Total: 538
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Student Economic Level (2010)
In 2010, Challenge School had 4% of students eligible for free or reduced price lunch programs. Colorado had 35% of eligible students for free or reduced price lunch programs. Eligibility for the National School Lunch Program is based on family income levels.Student Ethnicity (2010)
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18:1STUDENT-TEACHER RATIO
In 2010, Challenge School had 18 students for every full-time equivalent teacher.
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Challenge School
I love challenge. It is a great school for bright kids. There is a lot of diversity. The teachers are great.
Submitted by a Current Student on May 9, 2010
About Denver, CO
Demographics Based on 2000 Census (latest available)
| Denver | National | |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $39,500 | $44,512 |
| Population Median Age | 35 | 36 |
| % of Homes With Kids | 22% | 31.4% |
| Average Household Size | 2.27 persons | 2.6 |
| % Owning / % Renting | 53% / 47% | 66%/33% |
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