Middle Schools in Wilsona Elementary

There is only one middle school located within the Wilsona Elementary school district - Challenger Middle. Based on the available data, Challenger Middle appears to be a low-performing school with significant academic and demographic challenges.

Challenger Middle is ranked very low compared to other middle schools in California, with a ranking of 2673 out of 2777 schools for the 2023-2024 school year. The school has a 0 out of 5 star rating from SchoolDigger, indicating poor overall performance. Proficiency rates in English Language Arts/Literacy, Mathematics, and Science are all significantly below the state average across all grade levels. For example, in 2023-2024, only 15.28% of Challenger Middle students were proficient or better in ELA/Literacy, compared to the state average of 47.04%. The school also has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 32.3% for the 2022-2023 school year.

Challenger Middle serves a predominantly low-income student population, with 97.73% of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch. The school also has a relatively high student-teacher ratio of 26:1, which may be a sign of staffing or resource constraints. Overall, the data suggests that Challenger Middle faces significant challenges in providing a high-quality education to its students, and targeted interventions and support may be needed to improve student outcomes.