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#4439 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 47% in state
King-chavez Preparatory Academy
Middle School · King-chavez Preparatory Academy District · San Diego, CA
A charter middle school in San Diego, CA where students score 7 points below what's typical for similar communities.
500 30th St., San Diego, CA 92102
- Math 4% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 22% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at King-chavez Preparatory Academy score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 5 points since 2018, to 13% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 6% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 23% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 14 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
97%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where King-chavez Preparatory Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 86Very Walkable
- Transit 51Good Transit
- Bike 49Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,092/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Diego), 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
$71,319
Median home value
$646,600
Median rent
$1,855/mo
College educated
29.3%
Homeownership
31%
Poverty rate
15.4%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92102; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Logan Memorial Educational CampusEnrollment path unverified | 3.6 | K–12 | 0.7 mi | 1,308 | Compare → |
| MonarchEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 234 | Compare → |
| Urban Discovery Academy CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.7 | K–12 | 1.3 mi | 314 | Compare → |
| Via Talentum AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.0private | PK–12 | 1.4 mi | 90 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
King-chavez Preparatory Academy District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $17,195NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
King-chavez Preparatory Academy is listed in King-Chavez Preparatory Academy District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About King-chavez Preparatory Academy
King-chavez Preparatory Academy is a public middle school in San Diego, CA, part of King-chavez Preparatory Academy District, serving approximately 236 students in grades 6th-8th with a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #4,439 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about King-chavez Preparatory Academy
What grades does King-chavez Preparatory Academy serve?
King-chavez Preparatory Academy serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend King-chavez Preparatory Academy?
King-chavez Preparatory Academy has an enrollment of approximately 236 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at King-chavez Preparatory Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at King-chavez Preparatory Academy is 14.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does King-chavez Preparatory Academy rank in CA?
King-chavez Preparatory Academy ranks #4,439 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is King-chavez Preparatory Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
King-chavez Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 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 King-chavez Preparatory Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, King-chavez Preparatory Academy has 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is King-chavez Preparatory Academy a charter school?
Yes, King-chavez Preparatory Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is King-chavez Preparatory Academy a Title I school?
No, King-chavez Preparatory Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for King-chavez Preparatory Academy?
97.0% of students at King-chavez Preparatory Academy 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
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 236
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.0%
- Phone
- (619) 744-3828
- Area population (ZIP 92102)
- 39,001
- Area average commute
- 22.8 min
- Area median age
- 33.9
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 92102; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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