- Sierra 2-8 School reported a higher chronically absent students than Challenger Middle School (637 vs. 461).
- Sierra 2-8 School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Challenger Middle School (121 vs. 26).
- Sierra 2-8 School reported a higher students per counselor than Challenger Middle School (433.5:1 vs. 360:1).
- Source Data Limit: 6 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.
Attendance
How consistently students are present
Sierra 2-8 School reported a higher chronically absent students than Challenger Middle School (637 vs. 461).
Course Access & Programs
Advanced coursework and academic programs available
Challenger Middle School reported a higher gifted & talented than Sierra 2-8 School (19 vs. 17).
School Environment
Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection
Sierra 2-8 School reported a higher in-school suspensions than Challenger Middle School (121 vs. 26).
Staffing & Support
Counselor and support staff capacity
Sierra 2-8 School reported a higher students per counselor than Challenger Middle School (433.5:1 vs. 360:1).
Subgroup Analysis
Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.
16 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
Sierra 2-8 School
$10,153.31
Challenger Middle School
$10,153.31
Local revenue share
Sierra 2-8 School
14.3%
Challenger Middle School
14.3%
State revenue share
Sierra 2-8 School
55.7%
Challenger Middle School
55.7%
Federal revenue share
Sierra 2-8 School
30%
Challenger Middle School
30%
District chronic absenteeism rate
Sierra 2-8 School
61.7%
Challenger Middle School
61.7%
County Economics
Both schools are located in the same county.
Median household income
Pima County
$67,929
Pima County
$67,929
Poverty rate
Pima County
14.4%
Pima County
14.4%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Pima County
35.9%
Pima County
35.9%
Unemployment rate
Pima County
3.6%
Pima County
3.6%
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.