- Challenger Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Desert Spirit (624 vs. 435).
- Challenger Middle School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Desert Spirit (67 vs. 24).
- Challenger Middle School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Desert Spirit (66 vs. 57).
- Source Data Limit: 4 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Challenger Middle School reported a higher chronically absent students than Desert Spirit (624 vs. 435).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Challenger Middle School reported a higher out-of-school suspensions than Desert Spirit (67 vs. 24).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
18 subgroup comparisons available across both schools.
Contextual Indicators
District Context
District-level data describes the overarching school district, not the individual school.
Per-pupil spending
Challenger Middle School
$10,794.61
Desert Spirit
$10,794.61
Local revenue share
Challenger Middle School
18.4%
Desert Spirit
18.4%
State revenue share
Challenger Middle School
63%
Desert Spirit
63%
Federal revenue share
Challenger Middle School
18.6%
Desert Spirit
18.6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Challenger Middle School
60.7%
Desert Spirit
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.