At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 487
403
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
85%+19.4pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
22.4:1
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 (2023)
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-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
22.4:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
85% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span5–8
DistrictWilsona Elementary
County6037
CityLancaster
ZIP93535
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID064281009208
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment403
White10.5%
Hispanic / Latino79.8%
Black / African American7.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native1.1%
Two or More Races1.8%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
10.5%
Hispanic
79.8%
Black
7.0%
Two+
1.8%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
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.