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10810 Parkdale Avenue, San Diego, CA 92126-2599
Summary
Challenger Middle is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 89th percentile among comparable California schools.
74.1% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
63.0% of students met California's math standard, it is holding steady.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 74.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 63.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 123/1,204 (90th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 145/1,204 (88th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 960 |
| Low-Income Students | 468 (48.8%) |
| English Learners | 59 (6.1%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 1.4 points from last year and rose 5.7 points over the full period. Math fell 0.1 points from last year and fell 0.1 points over the full period.
•Math -0.1 percentage points (2024–2026)
Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Asian and Filipino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 73.2% to 75.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 11% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 17.1-point reading income gap is narrower than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
0.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 75.0% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 82% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 39% to 66%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 59.1% to 68.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 13% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 25.0-point math income gap is wider than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
11.4% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 62.3% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 795 schools for reading and 796 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Challenger Middle compare within the district?
Challenger Middle is No. 4 in reading and No. 3 in math proficiency among the 25 6–8 schools in San Diego Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Challenger Middle rank in California?
Challenger Middle ranks No. 123 of 1,204 in reading and No. 145 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Challenger Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 3 in both subjects among 25 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 64.8% meet the reading standard and 49.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Challenger Middle compare with other schools in San Diego?
Challenger Middle is No. 5 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 30 6–8 schools in San Diego with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San DiegoHow does Challenger Middle compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Challenger Middle is No. 7 in reading and No. 6 in math proficiency among the 72 6–8 schools in San Diego County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Diego CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Challenger MiddleThis school | 63.0% | 74.1% |
| Bell Middle | 12.5% | 26.8% |
| Clark Middle | 16.0% | 25.0% |
