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#2215 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 23% in state

Mueller Charter (robert L.)

School · Mueller Charter (robert L.) District · Chula Vista, CA

A charter school in Chula Vista, CA where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.

Charter

715 I St., Chula Vista, CA 91910

  • Math 37% vs CA 36% (2024)
  • Reading 51% vs CA 47% (2024)
  • 95%+ 4-year graduation

Academics

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress6.0Average25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data4
Annual Change-1.47 pts/yr
Data Period2018–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics8.0Excellent25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency37.5% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency50.4% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-8.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+7.6 pts
Overall Proficiency44% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)33% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+10.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile70th
College Readiness9.9Excellent30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate95%+
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment5.7Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.5:1
Chronic Absenteeism23.5%

Students at Mueller Charter (robert L.) score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 33%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency37%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
36%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency51%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
47%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 7 points since 2018, to 44% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).

Show all 4 years by subject
2018
Math
42%
ELA
59%
2019
Math
42%
ELA
59%
2022
Math
35%
ELA
46%
2024
Math
37%
ELA
51%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 38% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 52% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)

Based on 22 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

72.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Mueller Charter (robert L.) 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 59Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 57Good Transit
  • Bike 64Bikeable
  • 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.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Athletics9sports offered
4 boys'·5 girls'·9 teams (incl. JV)·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22
Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Chula Vista Learning Community CharterCharter · enrollment unverified9.3K–120.8 mi1,458Compare →
Berean Bible Baptist AcademyPrivate · tuition5.4privatePK–120.9 mi31Compare →
Hawking S.t.e.a.m. CharterCharter · enrollment unverified5.0K–121.1 mi1,305Compare →
South Bay Christian AcademyPrivate · tuition7.2privateK–121.5 mi38Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

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.

Mueller Charter (robert L.) District

Schools in district
1
Rank in district
#1 of 1
District spending per student
This value was not reported by the source.
District child poverty rate
The source release did not match this district identifier.

Mueller Charter (robert L.) is listed in Mueller Charter (Robert L.) District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Mueller Charter (robert L.)

Mueller Charter (robert L.) is a public school in Chula Vista, CA, part of Mueller Charter (robert L.) District, serving approximately 1,555 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 22.5:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 out of 10 and ranks #2,215 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Mueller Charter (robert L.)

What grades does Mueller Charter (robert L.) serve?

Mueller Charter (robert L.) serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend Mueller Charter (robert L.)?

Mueller Charter (robert L.) has an enrollment of approximately 1,555 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Mueller Charter (robert L.)?

The student-teacher ratio at Mueller Charter (robert L.) is 22.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Mueller Charter (robert L.) rank in CA?

Mueller Charter (robert L.) ranks #2,215 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Mueller Charter (robert L.)'s MySchoolScout rating?

Mueller Charter (robert L.) has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.6 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 Mueller Charter (robert L.)?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Mueller Charter (robert L.) has 38% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 52% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).

Is Mueller Charter (robert L.) a charter school?

Yes, Mueller Charter (robert L.) is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.

Is Mueller Charter (robert L.) a Title I school?

No, Mueller Charter (robert L.) is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Mueller Charter (robert L.)?

72.9% of students at Mueller Charter (robert L.) 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
1,555
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.5:1
Teachers (FTE)
69
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
San Diego County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.5%
4-Year Graduation
95%+
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.
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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