Acacia Middle vs Challenger Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 94 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Acacia Middle
Hemet · Public middle · Grades 6–8
958 students
Challenger Middle
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
960 students
| Measure | Acacia Middle Hemet, California | Challenger Middle San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 9 Lower 50% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1282 of 1,334 | #224 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #15169 of 15,369 | #4140 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 958 | 960 |
| Enrollment | 958 | 960 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.8% | 48.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.3 | 24.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 28% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 10% | 64% |
| city | Hemet | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Challenger Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (66.2 vs 9.0).
- •Challenger Middle does better on math proficiency (64% vs 10%).
- •Challenger Middle does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 28%).
- •Challenger Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.8% vs 94.8%).
- •Acacia Middle does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 24.6).
- •Challenger Middle is the larger school with 960 students compared with 958.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Acacia Middle better than Challenger Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Challenger Middle ranks higher (66.2 vs 9.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Acacia Middle and Challenger Middle?
About 94 km in a straight line, between Hemet and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Acacia Middle: 958. Challenger Middle: 960. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Acacia Middle and Challenger Middle rank in California?
Acacia Middle is 1282nd of 1,334 and Challenger Middle is 224th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).