Challenger Middle vs Joan MacQueen Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 224 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
Joan MacQueen Middle
Alpine · Public middle · Grades 6–8
405 students
| Measure | Challenger Middle Lancaster, California | Joan MacQueen Middle Alpine, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 52 Top 50% |
| State rank | #1240 of 1,334 | #391 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14996 of 15,369 | #7189 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 403 | 405 |
| Enrollment | 403 | 405 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.6% | 36.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 36% |
| city | Lancaster | Alpine |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Joan MacQueen Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (52.0 vs 11.1).
- •Joan MacQueen Middle does better on math proficiency (36% vs 13%).
- •Joan MacQueen Middle does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 26%).
- •Joan MacQueen Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (36.8% vs 84.6%).
- •Joan MacQueen Middle does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 22.4).
- •Joan MacQueen Middle is the larger school with 405 students compared with 403.
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 Joan MacQueen Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Joan MacQueen Middle ranks higher (52.0 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 Joan MacQueen Middle?
About 224 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Alpine in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Challenger Middle: 403. Joan MacQueen Middle: 405. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Challenger Middle and Joan MacQueen Middle rank in California?
Challenger Middle is 1240th of 1,334 and Joan MacQueen Middle is 391st of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).