Challenger Middle vs Vista San Gabriel Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.3 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
Vista San Gabriel Elementary
Palmdale · Public elementary · Grades K–2
465 students
| Measure | Challenger Middle Lancaster, California | Vista San Gabriel Elementary Palmdale, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 11 Lower 50% | 14 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1240 of 1,334 | #5112 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14996 of 15,369 | #48157 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 403 | 465 |
| Enrollment | 403 | 465 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 84.6% | 84.9% |
| Students per teacher | 22.4 | 22.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 13% | 21% |
| city | Lancaster | Palmdale |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vista San Gabriel Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (13.9 vs 11.1).
- •Vista San Gabriel Elementary does better on math proficiency (21% vs 13%).
- •Vista San Gabriel Elementary does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 26%).
- •Challenger Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (84.6% vs 84.9%).
- •Vista San Gabriel Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.1 vs 22.4).
- •Vista San Gabriel Elementary is the larger school with 465 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 Vista San Gabriel Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Vista San Gabriel Elementary ranks higher (13.9 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 Vista San Gabriel Elementary?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Lancaster and Palmdale in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Challenger Middle: 403. Vista San Gabriel Elementary: 465. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Challenger Middle and Vista San Gabriel Elementary rank in California?
Challenger Middle is 1240th of 1,334 and Vista San Gabriel Elementary is 5112th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).