Challenger School of Sports and Fitness vs Melva Davis Academy of Excellence
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 School of Sports and Fitness
Victorville · Public elementary · Grades K–6
843 students
Melva Davis Academy of Excellence
Victorville · Public middle · Grades 6–8
833 students
| Measure | Challenger School of Sports and Fitness Victorville, California | Melva Davis Academy of Excellence Victorville, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 13 Lower 50% | 26 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5159 of 5,693 | #808 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #48327 of 50,301 | #12639 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 843 | 833 |
| Enrollment | 843 | 833 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 89.3% | 57.5% |
| Students per teacher | 23.4 | 19.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 30% | 37% |
| Math proficiency | 21% | 20% |
| city | Victorville | Victorville |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Melva Davis Academy of Excellence scores higher on the Success Index (US) (26.2 vs 13.4).
- •Challenger School of Sports and Fitness does better on math proficiency (21% vs 20%).
- •Melva Davis Academy of Excellence does better on reading proficiency (37% vs 30%).
- •Melva Davis Academy of Excellence does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (57.5% vs 89.3%).
- •Melva Davis Academy of Excellence does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 23.4).
- •Challenger School of Sports and Fitness is the larger school with 843 students compared with 833.
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 School of Sports and Fitness better than Melva Davis Academy of Excellence?
On the Success Index (US), Melva Davis Academy of Excellence ranks higher (26.2 vs 13.4 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 School of Sports and Fitness and Melva Davis Academy of Excellence?
About 3.3 km in a straight line, between Victorville and Victorville in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Challenger School of Sports and Fitness: 843. Melva Davis Academy of Excellence: 833. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Challenger School of Sports and Fitness and Melva Davis Academy of Excellence rank in California?
Challenger School of Sports and Fitness is 5159th of 5,693 and Melva Davis Academy of Excellence is 808th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).