Challenger Middle vs Lake Los Angeles Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 6.1 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
Lake Los Angeles Elementary
Palmdale · Public elementary · Grades K–8
533 students
| Measure | Challenger Middle Lancaster, California | Lake Los Angeles Elementary Palmdale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 20 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1240 of 1,334 | #4354 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14996 of 15,369 | #44732 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 403 | 533 |
| Enrollment | 403 | 533 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.6% | 63.8% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 23.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 28% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 22% |
| city | Lancaster | Palmdale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Lake Los Angeles Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (20.2 vs 11.1).
- •Lake Los Angeles Elementary does better on math proficiency (22% vs 13%).
- •Lake Los Angeles Elementary does better on reading proficiency (28% vs 26%).
- •Lake Los Angeles Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.8% vs 84.6%).
- •Challenger Middle does better on students per teacher (22.4 vs 23.2).
- •Lake Los Angeles Elementary is the larger school with 533 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 Lake Los Angeles Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Lake Los Angeles Elementary ranks higher (20.2 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 Lake Los Angeles Elementary?
About 6.1 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Palmdale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Challenger Middle: 403. Lake Los Angeles Elementary: 533. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Challenger Middle and Lake Los Angeles Elementary rank in California?
Challenger Middle is 1240th of 1,334 and Lake Los Angeles Elementary is 4354th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).