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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
500 30th St., San Diego, CA 92102
Enrollment
236
Student-Teacher
14.8:1
Score
6.5
Grades
6th – 8th
Enrollment
236
Student-Teacher
14.8:1
Score
6.5
Grades
6th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#4,439 of 9,539
In San Diego
#168 of 288
public schools
School environment
9.4 / 10
Excellent
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King-chavez Preparatory Academy
Middle School in San Diego · grades 6th – 8th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.
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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. King-chavez Preparatory Academy serves approximately 236 students, and covers grades 6th-8th, and has a 14.8:1 student-teacher ratio. King-chavez Preparatory Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.5 out of 10 and ranks #4,439 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for King-chavez Preparatory Academy show 6% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 23% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
- This school 6.5 · Average
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at King-chavez Preparatory Academy sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
King-chavez Preparatory Academy is a charter school: publicly funded, but run with more independence than a traditional district school. Many charters are built around a specific model or focus, so it's worth understanding this one's mission, how enrollment works, and how it differs from the district schools nearby.
Score Breakdown
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King-chavez Preparatory Academy — Students at King-chavez Preparatory Academy score 13% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 20%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
97%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 14 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.4/10.
How King-chavez Preparatory Academy Compares
See how King-chavez Preparatory Academy performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
500 30th St., San Diego, CA 92102
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering King-chavez Preparatory Academy may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Mountain View (rated 8.4/10, 1.1 miles away), which scores notably higher. Another option is McGill School of Success (rated 8.2/10, 1.0 miles away), which scores notably higher. Additionally, King-Chavez Academy of Excellence (rated 7.9/10, 0.9 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in San Diego, see our San Diego schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 1.4 mi| School | Distance | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| Kimbrough Elementary San Diego | 0.1 mi | 4.1 |
| King-Chavez Primary Academy San Diego | 0.2 mi | 3.1 |
| King-Chavez Arts and Athletics Academy San Diego | 0.2 mi | 4.7 |
| Albert Einstein Academies San Diego | 0.6 mi | 7.6 |
| Golden Hill K-8 San Diego | 0.7 mi | 7.4 |
| Logan Memorial Educational Campus San Diego | 0.7 mi | 3.6 |
| Our Lady's School San Diego | 0.7 mi | — |
| OUR LADY'S SCHOOL San Diego | 0.7 mi | 5.7 |
| Sherman Elementary San Diego | 0.8 mi | 7.5 |
| Rodriguez Elementary San Diego | 0.9 mi | 5.1 |
| Burbank Elementary San Diego | 0.9 mi | 4.3 |
| King-Chavez Academy of Excellence San Diego | 0.9 mi | 7.9 |
| McGill School of Success San Diego | 1.0 mi | 8.2 |
| Mountain View San Diego | 1.1 mi | 8.4 |
| Garfield High San Diego | 1.2 mi | 4.5 |
| Ralph Waldo Emerson Elementary San Diego | 1.3 mi | 5.0 |
| Perkins K-8 San Diego | 1.2 mi | 4.8 |
| Monarch San Diego | 1.3 mi | 5.2 |
| Urban Discovery Academy Charter San Diego | 1.3 mi | 5.7 |
| Rowan Elementary San Diego | 1.4 mi | 7.2 |
Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 92102 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$71,319
Median Home Value
$646,600
Median Rent
$1,855/mo
Population
39,001
College Educated
29.3%
Homeownership
31%
Avg Commute
22.8 min
Poverty Rate
15.4%
Median Age
33.9
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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.
Neighborhood Context
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 236
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 14.8:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 16
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 97.0%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 28.0%
- Phone
- (619) 744-3828
Resources & Links
District
King-Chavez Preparatory Academy District- District Enrollment
- 236
- Schools in District
- 1
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $17,195
- District Rank
- #1 of 1
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