Challenger Middle vs Sandburg Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Challenger Middle
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 6–8
960 students
Sandburg Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–5
570 students
| Measure | Challenger Middle San Diego, California | Sandburg Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 66 Top 50% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #224 of 1,334 | #700 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #4140 of 15,369 | #9814 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 960 | 570 |
| Enrollment | 960 | 570 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.8% | 43.5% |
| Students per teacher | 24.6 | 23.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 74% |
| Math proficiency | 64% | 80% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sandburg Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (72.2 vs 66.2).
- •Sandburg Elementary does better on math proficiency (80% vs 64%).
- •Sandburg Elementary does better on reading proficiency (74% vs 73%).
- •Sandburg Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (43.5% vs 48.8%).
- •Sandburg Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.8 vs 24.6).
- •Challenger Middle is the larger school with 960 students compared with 570.
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 Sandburg Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sandburg Elementary ranks higher (72.2 vs 66.2 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 Sandburg Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Challenger Middle: 960. Sandburg Elementary: 570. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Challenger Middle and Sandburg Elementary rank in California?
Challenger Middle is 224th of 1,334 and Sandburg Elementary is 700th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).