Average
#5165 of 9,539 schools in CA
Bonita Vista Middle
Middle School · Sweetwater Union High · Chula Vista, CA
A Sweetwater Union High middle school where students score 9 points below what's typical for similar communities.
650 Otay Lakes Rd., Chula Vista, CA 91910
- Math 41% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 50% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 27.3:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
Full Profile · 3/3 metricsView breakdown
View breakdown
View breakdown
Students at Bonita Vista Middle score 46% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 55%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 46% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 46% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
35.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
See how we rateThe neighborhood
Where Bonita Vista Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Diego map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 60Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 26Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,521/100K
Powered by
FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Chula Vista), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$87,705
Median home value
$676,700
Median rent
$1,930/mo
College educated
28.6%
Homeownership
50.6%
Poverty rate
10.3%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91910; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Victory Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | K–12 | 0.5 mi | 331 | Compare → |
| Rancho Del Rey MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 7–8 | 1.3 mi | 1,625 | Compare → |
| Calvary Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | PK–12 | 1.7 mi | 385 | Compare → |
| Learning Choice Academy - Chula VistaCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.8 | K–12 | 2.4 mi | 415 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Sweetwater Union High
- Schools in district
- 29
- Rank in district
- #13 of 28
- District spending per student
- $15,647NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Bonita Vista Middle is listed in Sweetwater Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Bonita Vista Middle
Bonita Vista Middle is a public middle school in Chula Vista, CA, part of Sweetwater Union High, serving approximately 927 students in grades 7th-8th with a 27.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10 and ranks #5,165 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Bonita Vista Middle
What grades does Bonita Vista Middle serve?
Bonita Vista Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend Bonita Vista Middle?
Bonita Vista Middle has an enrollment of approximately 927 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bonita Vista Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Bonita Vista Middle is 27.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Bonita Vista Middle rank in CA?
Bonita Vista Middle ranks #5,165 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Bonita Vista Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Bonita Vista Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Bonita Vista Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Bonita Vista Middle has 46% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Bonita Vista Middle a charter school?
No, Bonita Vista Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Bonita Vista Middle a Title I school?
No, Bonita Vista Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Bonita Vista Middle?
35.2% of students at Bonita Vista Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 927
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 27.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 34
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 15.2%
- Phone
- (619) 397-2200
- Area population (ZIP 91910)
- 77,957
- Area average commute
- 26.2 min
- Area median age
- 38.4
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 91910; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
Related reading
- Best Elementary Schools in America: 2026 Rankingsbest schools
- Best Public Schools in California 2026: Top-Ranked Elementary, Middle & High Schoolsbest schools
- Best School Districts to Move To in 2026: A Data-Driven Guidebest schools
- Best Schools in Los Angeles, CA — 2026 Rankingsbest schools
- Best Schools in San Diego, CA — 2026 Rankingsbest schools
Get school insights in your inbox
New rankings, best-schools lists, and parent guides — delivered free. No spam, unsubscribe anytime.
We respect your privacy. Unsubscribe at any time.