Challenger Middle
Lancaster, CA · Wilsona Elementary
Regular public school · Grades 6-8 · Rural, distant
1,266th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 2%▼ Declining
41725 North 170th St., East, Lancaster, CA 93535
(661) 264-1790NCES ID 064281009208Directory 2023–24
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.
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 387 students tested
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 553 students (2023–24, NCES) — history since 1987, with comparable seven-category changes from 2010
| Group | Trend | 2010 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hispanic | 64.4% | 79.9% | ▲ 15.5 pts | |
| White | 18.3% | 10.5% | ▼ 7.8 pts | |
| Black | 14.4% | 7.1% | ▼ 7.3 pts | |
| Two or more races | 0.3% | 1.4% | ▲ 1.1 pts | |
| American Indian | 2.1% | 0.9% | ▼ 1.2 pts |
NCES history for this school begins in 1987. Race categories changed by 2010: earlier data combines Asian and Pacific Islander students and does not consistently identify multiracial students. The chart retains that history, while the change table uses 2010 onward.
Typical home value $432K in zip 93535 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
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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.