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Chula Vista Middle

Middle School · Sweetwater Union High · Chula Vista, CA

A Sweetwater Union High middle school where students score 13 points below what's typical for similar communities.

415 Fifth Ave., Chula Vista, CA 91910

  • Math 17% vs CA 34% (2024)
  • Reading 32% vs CA 47% (2024)
  • 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress6.8Average40%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data14
Annual Change-1.2 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics4.1Below Average35%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency17.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency32.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-16.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-15.1 pts
Overall Proficiency25% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)38% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-13.0 pts
Adjusted Percentile22th
Resources & Environment4.5Below Average25%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.3:1
District spending per student$15,647
Chronic Absenteeism34.6%

Students at Chula Vista Middle score 25% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 38%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency17%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
34%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency32%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
47%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 15 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 25% recently.

Show all 14 years
2009
Math
35%
ELA
45%
2010
Math
34%
ELA
52%
2011
Math
29%
ELA
57%
2012
Math
35%
ELA
51%
2014
Math
18%
ELA
25%
2015
Math
25%
ELA
39%
2016
Math
25%
ELA
37%
2017
Math
28%
ELA
37%
2018
Math
27%
ELA
38%
2019
Math
27%
ELA
38%
2020*
Math
24%
ELA
35%
2021*
Math
24%
ELA
35%
2022
Math
16%
ELA
30%
2024
Math
17%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 25% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 39% (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 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

65.1%

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.

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The neighborhood

Where Chula 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 82Very Walkable
  • Transit 54Good Transit
  • Bike 54Bikeable
  • City Safety: High1,521/100K

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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

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Berean Bible Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition5.4privatePK–120.2 mi31Compare →
Hawking S.t.e.a.m. CharterCharter · enrollment unverified5.0K–120.6 mi1,305Compare →
Mueller Charter (robert L.)Charter · enrollment unverified7.6K–120.7 mi1,555Compare →
South Bay Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.2privateK–120.9 mi38Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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
#16 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

Chula Vista Middle is listed in Sweetwater Union High; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Chula Vista Middle

Chula Vista Middle is a public middle school in Chula Vista, CA, part of Sweetwater Union High, serving approximately 670 students in grades 7th-8th with a 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #6,844 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Chula Vista Middle

What grades does Chula Vista Middle serve?

Chula Vista Middle serves students in grades 7th through 8th.

How many students attend Chula Vista Middle?

Chula Vista Middle has an enrollment of approximately 670 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Chula Vista Middle?

The student-teacher ratio at Chula Vista Middle is 22.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Chula Vista Middle rank in CA?

Chula Vista Middle ranks #6,844 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Chula Vista Middle's MySchoolScout rating?

Chula Vista Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Chula Vista Middle?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Chula Vista Middle has 25% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 39% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Chula Vista Middle a charter school?

No, Chula Vista Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Chula Vista Middle a Title I school?

No, Chula Vista Middle is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Chula Vista Middle?

65.1% of students at Chula 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
670
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
San Diego County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
34.6%
Area population (ZIP 91910)
77,957
Area average commute
26.2 min
Area median age
38.4
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

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