Challenger Middle vs Haskell (Pliny Fisk) Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 92 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Challenger Middle
Lancaster · Public middle · Grades 6–8
403 students
Haskell (Pliny Fisk) Middle
Cerritos · Public middle · Grades 7–8
403 students
| Measure | Challenger Middle Lancaster, California | Haskell (Pliny Fisk) Middle Cerritos, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1240 of 1,334 | #543 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14996 of 15,369 | #9530 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 403 | 403 |
| Enrollment | 403 | 403 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.6% | 74.7% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 21.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 56% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 40% |
| city | Lancaster | Cerritos |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Haskell (Pliny Fisk) Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (41.3 vs 11.1).
- •Haskell (Pliny Fisk) Middle does better on math proficiency (40% vs 13%).
- •Haskell (Pliny Fisk) Middle does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 26%).
- •Haskell (Pliny Fisk) Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (74.7% vs 84.6%).
- •Haskell (Pliny Fisk) Middle does better on students per teacher (21.2 vs 22.4).
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 Challenger Middle better than Haskell (Pliny Fisk) Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Haskell (Pliny Fisk) Middle ranks higher (41.3 vs 11.1 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 Challenger Middle and Haskell (Pliny Fisk) Middle?
About 92 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Cerritos in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Challenger Middle: 403. Haskell (Pliny Fisk) Middle: 403. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Challenger Middle and Haskell (Pliny Fisk) Middle rank in California?
Challenger Middle is 1240th of 1,334 and Haskell (Pliny Fisk) Middle is 543rd of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).