- Challenger Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Don Mensendick School (624 vs. 359).
- Challenger Middle School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Don Mensendick School (66 vs. 60).
- Challenger Middle School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Don Mensendick School (67 vs. 64).
- Source Data Limit: 5 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
- Source Data Limit: 1 additional metric is reported by only one school.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Challenger Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Don Mensendick School (624 vs. 359).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Don Mensendick School reported a higher gifted & talented than Challenger Middle School (11 vs. 9).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Challenger Middle School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Don Mensendick School (66 vs. 60).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Don Mensendick School reported a higher counselors (full time employee) than Challenger Middle School (1 vs. 0).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
17 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Reported Only at Don Mensendick School
1 metric was reported by Don Mensendick School. Comparable data for Challenger Middle School is missing or suppressed.
Students per counselor
690:1
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Don Mensendick School
$10,794.61
Challenger Middle School
$10,794.61
Local revenue share
Don Mensendick School
18.4%
Challenger Middle School
18.4%
State revenue share
Don Mensendick School
63%
Challenger Middle School
63%
Federal revenue share
Don Mensendick School
18.6%
Challenger Middle School
18.6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Don Mensendick School
60.7%
Challenger Middle School
60.7%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Maricopa County
$85,518
Maricopa County
$85,518
Poverty rate
Maricopa County
11.3%
Maricopa County
11.3%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Maricopa County
35.9%
Maricopa County
35.9%
Unemployment rate
Maricopa County
3.1%
Maricopa County
3.1%
This comparison is derived exclusively from publicly available federal and state datasets. It may not reflect the most current information. We encourage parents and families to supplement this data with information published directly on each school’s website, which may include more recent figures.