Challenger Middle
Lancaster, CA · Wilsona Elementary · Grades 6-8
1,266th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 2%▼ Declining
Challenger Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Challenger Middle 1,266th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 2% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 21th in 2015 to 2th in 2025 — declining.
Challenger Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 387 students tested
Challenger Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 553 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 67.1% | 79.9% | ▲ 12.8 pts | |
| White | 17.7% | 10.5% | ▼ 7.2 pts | |
| Black | 11.9% | 7.1% | ▼ 4.8 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.6% | 1.4% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 1.0% | 0.9% | ▼ 0.1 pts |
Homes near Challenger Middle
Typical home value $432K in zip 93535 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near Challenger Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Desert View Community DayKeppel Union Elementary · 11.1 mi away
- 3Shadow Hills Engineering and Design Magnet AcademyPalmdale Elementary · 12.5 mi away1,026th of 1,294
ELA 30% · Math 18% - –Eastside Academy/Transitional Learning CenterEastside Union Elementary · 14.6 mi away
- 1Gifford C. Cole MiddleEastside Union Elementary · 14.6 mi away1,215th of 1,294
ELA 23% · Math 7% - 2Cactus Medical, Health and Technology Magnet AcademyPalmdale Elementary · 14.8 mi away1,157th of 1,294
ELA 28% · Math 10% - 2Space Aeronautics Gateway to Exploration Magnet AcademyPalmdale Elementary · 15.9 mi away1,143rd of 1,294
ELA 26% · Math 12% - 2Desert Willow Fine Arts, Science and Technology Magnet AcademyPalmdale Elementary · 16 mi away1,121st of 1,294
ELA 31% · Math 10% - 7Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and EngineeringLancaster Elementary · 16.4 mi away397th of 1,294
ELA 57% · Math 38%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Challenger Middle in?
Challenger Middle is part of the Wilsona Elementary district in Lancaster, California.
Is Challenger Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Challenger Middle 1,266th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 2% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Challenger Middle?
Hispanic 80%, White 11%, Black 7%, Two or more races 1% (553 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Challenger Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 93535 is $432K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.