Challenger Middle School in Huntsville, Alabama on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Challenger Middle School is an urban public school in Huntsville, Alabama that is part of Huntsville City School District. It serves 423 students in grades 6 - 9 with a student/teacher ratio of 17.6:1. Its teachers have had 4 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

Support towards this school will directly impact historically underfunded classrooms.

Public School

Grades 6 - 9

423 Students

24 Teachers

13555 Chaney Thompson Rd SE

Huntsville, AL 35803 View local requests

http://www.huntsvillecityschools.org

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Challenger Middle School Teachers on DonorsChoose

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Challenger Middle School Demographics

95%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

38%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Challenger Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 5, 2025

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