Challenger Middle School
Tel:
(858)586-7001
- Challenger Middle School serves 984 students in grades 6-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 77% (which is higher than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 84% of the student body (majority Asian), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
Top Placements
Challenger Middle School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
- Challenger Middle School's student population of 984 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
- The teacher population of 41 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 984 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 41 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Challenger Middle School's student:teacher ratio of 24:1 has decreased from 25:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of Challenger Middle School is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #764 out of 9,595 schools (Top 10%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60% | 38% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 77% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 51% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 17% | 54% |
| Black | 3% | 6% |
| White | 16% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 13% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.67 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 29% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 12% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | San Diego Unified School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Challenger Middle School is Mira Mesa High School (1.0 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Audeo Charter (1.8 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Hickman Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- San Diego Hickman Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 420 students
0.2 miles
10850 Montongo St.
San Diego, CA 92126
(858)271-5210 0.2 K-5 420 - San Diego Jonas Salk Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 588 students
0.5 miles
7825 Flanders Dr.
San Diego, CA 92126
(858)935-2100 0.5 K-5 588 - San Diego Sandburg Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 663 students
0.9 miles
11230 Avenida Del Gato
San Diego, CA 92126
(858)566-0510 0.9 K-5 663 - San Diego Mira Mesa High School Grades: 9-12 | 2424 students
1.0 miles
10510 Reagan Rd.
San Diego, CA 92126
(858)566-2262 1.0 9-12 2424 - San Diego Mason Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 570 students
1.1 miles
10340 San Ramon Dr.
San Diego, CA 92126
(858)271-0410 1.1 K-5 570
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