Best middle schools in Lancaster (2025)
Schools classified as middle schools by NCES. Ranked by the Success Index (US) from official American data; 8 schools in Lancaster, California. Rank positions shown on each profile are within United States and California.
- 158Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and EngineeringLancaster · Public Middle56% Math proficiency · 414 students
- 238Joe Walker MiddleLancaster · Public Middle27% Math proficiency · 781 students
- 322Amargosa Creek MiddleLancaster · Public Middle23% Math proficiency · 859 students
- 415Endeavour MiddleLancaster · Public Middle14% Math proficiency · 805 students
- 511Challenger MiddleLancaster · Public Middle13% Math proficiency · 403 students
- 610New Vista MiddleLancaster · Public Middle8% Math proficiency · 835 students
- 710Gifford C. Cole MiddleLancaster · Public Middle7% Math proficiency · 697 students
- 88Piute MiddleLancaster · Public Middle5% Math proficiency · 729 students
| # | School | Sector | Success Index (US) | Key result | Students |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering Lancaster · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 57.9 Top 50% | 56% Math proficiency | 414 |
| 2 | Joe Walker Middle Lancaster · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 38.0 Lower 50% | 27% Math proficiency | 781 |
| 3 | Amargosa Creek Middle Lancaster · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 22.4 Lower 50% | 23% Math proficiency | 859 |
| 4 | Endeavour Middle Lancaster · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 15.2 Lower 50% | 14% Math proficiency | 805 |
| 5 | Challenger Middle Lancaster · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 11.1 Lower 50% | 13% Math proficiency | 403 |
| 6 | New Vista Middle Lancaster · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 9.6 Lower 50% | 8% Math proficiency | 835 |
| 7 | Gifford C. Cole Middle Lancaster · Middle · Grades 7–8 | Public | 9.5 Lower 50% | 7% Math proficiency | 697 |
| 8 | Piute Middle Lancaster · Middle · Grades 6–8 | Public | 8.2 Lower 50% | 5% Math proficiency | 729 |
Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering in Lancaster leads the 2025 list of middle schools in Lancaster with a Success Index (US) of 57.9. Of the 8 schools shown, 8 are public.
For the full picture see the wider California middle schools rankings, every school on the Lancaster page, or the comparison tool to put a shortlist side by side.
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Frequently asked questions
What is the best middle school in Lancaster?
Fulton and Alsbury Academy of Arts and Engineering in Lancaster, California ranks first among middle schools in Lancaster with a Success Index (US) of 57.9 out of 100 (Enrollment: 414).
How are middle schools in Lancaster ranked?
Each school's Success Index (US) combines 4 factors: math proficiency (30%), reading proficiency (30%), community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25%), students per teacher (15%). Each factor is a percentile against schools of the same type across United States. Schools with fewer than 60 students are excluded from rankings.
Are these 2025 rankings official?
No. They are computed by Success Tutoring from official American data (Urban Institute Education Data Portal (NCES CCD, EDFacts); NCES Common Core of Data). States set their own assessments and proficiency cut scores, so proficiency rates are most comparable within a state. Use the state rankings for like-for-like comparisons.