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Challenger Middle

PublicRegularGrades 5–8
Lancaster, California · Wilsona Elementary
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Studenten Studenten403
ST-Verhältnis21.2:1
FRL85%
Titel INo
Challenger
ÜberblickEinschreibungDemografienPerformanceDie Teilnahme an der TeilnahmeVerhaltenDie Arbeitskräfte

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 485
403
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
85%+19.3pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
21.2:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
5–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Challenger Middle is a public middle serving grades 5–8 in Lancaster, California. The school enrolls 403 students. It is part of the Wilsona Elementary district.

Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
85% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Schlüsselfakten

SectorPublic
SchultypRegular
Level LevelMiddle
Grade Span5–8
Der Bezirk Wilsona Elementary
County6037
Stadt Stadt Lancaster
ZIP93535
Charter SchoolNo
Die Magnet-SchuleNo
Titel INo
NCES School ID064281009208

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment403
White7.9%
Hispanic / Latino82.9%
Black / African American6.5%
Asian0.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.0%
Two or More Races1.2%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
7.9%
Hispanic
82.9%
Black
6.5%
Asian
0.5%
Two+
1.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2025)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %85%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2025)