How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Challenger Middle School | Glenn F Burton School |
|---|---|---|
| Location | GLENDALE, AZ | GLENDALE, AZ |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | elementary | elementary |
| Enrollment | 839 | 550 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 18.5:1 | 24.3:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 86.9% | 73.0% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Challenger Middle School | Glenn F Burton School |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $10,862 | $10,862 |
| District | Glendale Elementary District (4271) | Glendale Elementary District (4271) |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Challenger Middle School | Glenn F Burton School |
|---|---|---|
| White | 9.1% | 9.8% |
| African American | 13.9% | 8.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 66.0% | 74.4% |
| Asian | 6.1% | 2.4% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 2.0% | 1.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.8% | 0.2% |
| Multiracial | 2.0% | 3.3% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Challenger Middle School | Glenn F Burton School |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | — | 550:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 53.3% | 95.3% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 90 | 55 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.