Challenger Middle School
San Diego, CA 92126-2599
Phone: (858) 586-7001
Fax: (858) 271-5203
District: San Diego Unified School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades 6-8 • 990 students
Challenger Middle School, located in San Diego, California, serves grades 6-8 in the San Diego Unified School District. It is among the few public middle schools in California to receive a distinguished GreatSchools Rating of 9 out of 10.
Challenger Middle School is a public school in the San Diego Unified School District located in San Diego, CA. The principal of Challenger Middle School is Diane Ryan. As of 2015, the students are 24.7% Asian; 23.3% Filipino; 19.4% Hispanic; 17.5% White, non-Hispanic; 10.3% Multiracial; 3.8% Black, non-Hispanic; 0.7% Pacific Islander; and 0.2% Native American or Native Alaskan. 44.3% of students are participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program. 8.8% of students are english learners.
Student Ethnicities
| Ethnicity | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Asian | 24.7% | — | — |
| Filipino | 23.3% | — | — |
| Hispanic | 19.4% | — | — |
| White, non-Hispanic | 17.5% | — | — |
| Multiracial | 10.3% | — | — |
| Black, non-Hispanic | 3.8% | — | — |
| Pacific Islander | 0.7% | — | — |
| Native American or Native Alaskan | 0.2% | — | — |
Student Subgroups
| Subgroup | School | District | State |
|---|---|---|---|
| Students participating in a free or reduced-price lunch program | 44.3% | — | — |
| English learners | 8.8% | — | — |
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Torrey Highlands | Neighborhood/Subdivision | San Diego | CA | 3.8 mi | |
| 2 | Spectrum Center Blvd, Kearny Mesa | Neighborhood/Subdivision | San Diego | CA | 6.2 mi | |
| 3 | Canyon View | Neighborhood/Subdivision | San Diego | CA | 7.6 mi | |
| 4 | Riverfront Condominium Rentals | Apartment Complex | San Diego | CA | 10.1 mi | |
| 5 | Del Cerro | Neighborhood/Subdivision | San Diego | CA | 10.5 mi | |
| 6 | Mission Hills | Neighborhood/Subdivision | San Diego | CA | 11.3 mi | |
| 7 | Santee Villas | Apartment Complex | Santee | CA | 11.7 mi | |
| 8 | City Heights | Neighborhood/Subdivision | San Diego | CA | 12.6 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mira Mesa | San Diego | CA | 1.8 mi | |
| 2 | Torrey Highlands | San Diego | CA | 3.8 mi | |
| 3 | University City | San Diego | CA | 4.7 mi | |
| 4 | Wine Country area of Scripps Ranch | San Diego | CA | 5.2 mi | |
| 5 | Serra Mesa | San Diego | CA | 8 mi | |
| 6 | La Jolla | La Jolla | CA | 8.1 mi | |
| 7 | Del Cerro | San Diego | CA | 10.2 mi | |
| 8 | Kensington | San Diego | CA | 10.5 mi | |
| 9 | Old Town | San Diego | CA | 11.2 mi | |
| 10 | Santee Trolley Square | Santee | CA | 11.3 mi | |
| 11 | Old Town San Diego | San Diego | CA | 11.3 mi | |
| 12 | Mission Hills | San Diego | CA | 11.4 mi | |
| 13 | Encinitas | Encinitas | CA | 11.5 mi | |
| 14 | Santee | Santee | CA | 11.9 mi | |
| 15 | North Park | San Diego | CA | 12 mi | |
| 16 | Loma Portal | San Diego | CA | 12.2 mi | |
| 17 | East County of San Diego | La Mesa | CA | 12.7 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| Miramar MCAS | 3.1 mi. |
| MCRD San Diego | 12.3 mi. |
| San Diego Naval Medical Center | 12.8 mi. |
| North Island NAS | 15.1 mi. |
| San Diego Naval Base | 16.1 mi. |
| Coronado Naval Amphibious Base | 16.5 mi. |
| Naval Base Point Loma | 16.5 mi. |
| Camp Pendleton | 33.5 mi. |
