Challenger School-Berryessa

Grades: PK-8
Student Enrollment: 857

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4 out of 5 | 2 Reviews

Address
711 E Gish Road
San Jose, CA 95112

Phone
(408) 998-2860

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Challenger School-Berryessa enrolls 857 preschool and elementary school students from grades PK-8. It is located in San Jose, CA, which is a highly populated city with a median household income of $70,243.

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4 out of 5 | 2 Reviews

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Reviewed by Student on September 16, 2009
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Hmm...everything is nice....the lockers are everywhere! departure is annoying, but i walk home so i have extra time in my locker (not literally in it). The PE activities are not only boring, but tough and discouraging.

Reviewed by Student on June 01, 2008
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Academics-(A+) The middle school teachers at Challenger Berryessa are the best. The curriculum at Challenger is very tough, and it prepares students for high school.

Teachers-(A+) I would say this Challenger campus has the best teachers. The middle-school teachers are very experienced, and they make sure that every student succeeds. They also teach their material very well.

Facilities-(A-) This year, a new building has been put in use, and the Berryessa campus is constantly being renovated, so it is very nice. A downside is that Challenger School does not have a library.

Technology-(D) There is no use of technology whatsoever, except in Computer class where students are taught Pascal and PC Logo. The computer lab is then used for no other reason. The school doesn't even let students use nor do they have internet. Also, any cameras or MP3 players are banned from school. Teachers don't even use technology in the classroom.

Extra-Curricular Activities-(A-) This campus does offer many after-school activities, but you must pay for them, and there is a fee for staying after-school.

Sports-(C) Challenger offers no sport programs, and the only thing stopping me from giving this category an F is the Sport Days we have once in a while against other Challenger campuses.

PE-(A-) The Physical Education at this campus is very tough and challenging. Students learn a variety of sports. A downside is that s

Corporate Office-(F) The corporate office in Utah is constantly enforcing more rules due to liability. GIVE ME A BREAK. If you worry about liability, you shouldn't be running a school.

On-Campus Administration-(A) The principal and people in the office are pretty nice, and they try their best to make the school more fun and better.

Overall, Challenger Berryessa is a great school, and in my opinion, the BEST Challenger campus. GO BEARS!

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Students and Faculty

Total Students Enrolled: 857
Total Full Time "Equivalent" Teachers: 40.1
Average Student-To-Teacher Ratio: 16.0

Number of Students Per Grade

	Number	Percent
Pre-Kindergarten	215	25.1%
Kindergarten	150	17.5%
1st Grade	109	12.7%
2nd Grade	77	9.0%
3rd Grade	72	8.4%
4th Grade	60	7.0%
5th Grade	54	6.3%
6th Grade	52	6.1%
7th Grade	39	4.6%
8th Grade	29	3.4%

Source: CA Department of Education, Source: NCES 2009-2010

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