Challenger Middle
San Diego, CA · San Diego Unified · Grades 6-8
150th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 88%· Stable
Challenger Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks Challenger Middle 150th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 88% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 90th in 2015 to 88th in 2025.
Challenger Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 917 students tested
Challenger Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 918 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 44.9% | 47.9% | ▲ 3.0 pts | |
| Hispanic | 20.1% | 19.7% | ▼ 0.4 pts | |
| Two or more races | 11.6% | 15.6% | ▲ 4.0 pts | |
| White | 17.5% | 14.4% | ▼ 3.1 pts | |
| Black | 4.8% | 2.1% | ▼ 2.7 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.7% | 0.1% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Challenger Middle
Typical home value $1.01M in zip 92126 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
- 7Wangenheim MiddleSan Diego Unified · 1.8 mi away475th of 1,294
ELA 53% · Math 34% - 10Mesa Verde MiddlePoway Unified · 3.4 mi away46th of 1,294
ELA 80% · Math 77% - 10Marshall MiddleSan Diego Unified · 3.5 mi away49th of 1,294
ELA 83% · Math 74% - 10Pacific Trails MiddleSan Dieguito Union High · 3.6 mi away21st of 1,294
ELA 86% · Math 81% - 9Black Mountain MiddlePoway Unified · 4.2 mi away199th of 1,294
ELA 69% · Math 58% - 10Carmel Valley MiddleSan Dieguito Union High · 4.8 mi away37th of 1,294
ELA 82% · Math 80% - 9Standley MiddleSan Diego Unified · 5.1 mi away160th of 1,294
ELA 73% · Math 60% - 6Innovation MiddleSan Diego Unified · 5.3 mi away589th of 1,294
ELA 49% · Math 28%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Challenger Middle in?
Challenger Middle is part of the San Diego Unified district in San Diego, California.
Is Challenger Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Challenger Middle 150th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 88% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Challenger Middle?
Asian 48%, Hispanic 20%, Two or more races 16%, White 14% (918 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Challenger Middle cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92126 is $1.01M 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.