Excellent
#443 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 5% in state
Learning Choice Academy - Chula Vista
School · Learning Choice Academy - Chula Vista District · La Mesa, CA
A charter school in La Mesa, CA serving grades Kindergarten – 12th.
4215 Spring St. Ste. 127, La Mesa, CA 91941
- Math 27% vs CA 36% (2024)
- Reading 56% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 84.5% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Learning Choice Academy - Chula Vista score 41% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 11 points since 2020, to 42% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 29% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
54.9%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Learning Choice Academy - Chula Vista 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 72Very Walkable
- Transit 21Minimal Transit
- Bike 62Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,806/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (La Mesa), 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
$111,607
Median home value
$884,800
Median rent
$2,067/mo
College educated
45.9%
Homeownership
65.5%
Poverty rate
7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91941; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
3 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Calvary Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 8.0private | PK–12 | 1.8 mi | 385 | Compare → |
| Pacific Springs CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.1 | K–12 | 2.2 mi | 558 | Compare → |
| Victory Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | K–12 | 2.5 mi | 331 | Compare → |
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.
Learning Choice Academy - Chula Vista District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $15,397NCES 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.
Learning Choice Academy - Chula Vista is listed in Learning Choice Academy - Chula Vista District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Learning Choice Academy - Chula Vista
Learning Choice Academy - Chula Vista is a public school in La Mesa, CA, part of Learning Choice Academy - Chula Vista District, serving approximately 415 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 17.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 out of 10 and ranks #443 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Learning Choice Academy - Chula Vista
What grades does Learning Choice Academy - Chula Vista serve?
Learning Choice Academy - Chula Vista serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Learning Choice Academy - Chula Vista?
Learning Choice Academy - Chula Vista has an enrollment of approximately 415 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Learning Choice Academy - Chula Vista?
The student-teacher ratio at Learning Choice Academy - Chula Vista is 17.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Learning Choice Academy - Chula Vista rank in CA?
Learning Choice Academy - Chula Vista ranks #443 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Learning Choice Academy - Chula Vista's MySchoolScout rating?
Learning Choice Academy - Chula Vista has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.8 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 Learning Choice Academy - Chula Vista?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Learning Choice Academy - Chula Vista has 29% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Learning Choice Academy - Chula Vista a charter school?
Yes, Learning Choice Academy - Chula Vista is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Learning Choice Academy - Chula Vista a Title I school?
No, Learning Choice Academy - Chula Vista is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Learning Choice Academy - Chula Vista?
54.9% of students at Learning Choice Academy - Chula Vista 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
- Kindergarten – 12th
- Enrollment
- 415
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 17.3:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 24
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 0.2%
- Phone
- (619) 463-6801
- 4-Year Graduation
- 84.5%
- Area population (ZIP 91941)
- 33,706
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 41.2
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 91941; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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