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School Comparison

WEST HERNANDO MIDDLE SCHOOL
vs.
CHALLENGER K-8 SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATH

A side-by-side view of publicly reported data for these two schools.

WEST HERNANDO MIDDLE SCHOOL
CHALLENGER K-8 SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATH
  • CHALLENGER K-8 SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATH reported a higher gifted & talented than WEST HERNANDO MIDDLE SCHOOL (360 vs. 1).
  • WEST HERNANDO MIDDLE SCHOOL reported a higher students per counselor than CHALLENGER K-8 SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATH (701:1 vs. 490:1).
  • WEST HERNANDO MIDDLE SCHOOL reported a higher chronically absent students than CHALLENGER K-8 SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATH (307 vs. 188).
  • Source Data Limit: 7 metrics are directly comparable between the two schools.

Attendance

How consistently students are present

WEST HERNANDO MIDDLE SCHOOL reported a higher chronically absent students than CHALLENGER K-8 SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATH (307 vs. 188).

Course Access & Programs

Advanced coursework and academic programs available

CHALLENGER K-8 SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATH reported a higher gifted & talented than WEST HERNANDO MIDDLE SCHOOL (360 vs. 1).

School Environment

Disciplinary actions from the Civil Rights Data Collection

WEST HERNANDO MIDDLE SCHOOL reported a higher in-school suspensions than CHALLENGER K-8 SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATH (140 vs. 32).

Staffing & Support

Counselor and support staff capacity

WEST HERNANDO MIDDLE SCHOOL reported a higher students per counselor than CHALLENGER K-8 SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATH (701:1 vs. 490:1).

Subgroup Analysis

Comparing reported values between specific student populations where both schools have data.

15 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
WEST HERNANDO MIDDLE SCHOOL
$10,856.06
CHALLENGER K-8 SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATH
$10,856.06
Local revenue share
WEST HERNANDO MIDDLE SCHOOL
40.7%
CHALLENGER K-8 SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATH
40.7%
State revenue share
WEST HERNANDO MIDDLE SCHOOL
41.7%
CHALLENGER K-8 SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATH
41.7%
Federal revenue share
WEST HERNANDO MIDDLE SCHOOL
17.6%
CHALLENGER K-8 SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATH
17.6%
District chronic absenteeism rate
WEST HERNANDO MIDDLE SCHOOL
39.3%
CHALLENGER K-8 SCHOOL OF SCIENCE AND MATH
39.3%

County Economics

Both schools are located in the same county.

Median household income
Hernando County
$63,193
Hernando County
$63,193
Poverty rate
Hernando County
12%
Hernando County
12%
Bachelor's degree or higher
Hernando County
20.4%
Hernando County
20.4%
Unemployment rate
Hernando County
4%
Hernando County
4%
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.