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#4671 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 49% in state

Muraoka (saburo) Elementary

Elementary School · Chula Vista Elementary · Chula Vista, CA

A Chula Vista Elementary elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 6th.

84 East J St., Chula Vista, CA 91910

  • Math 52% vs CA 38% (2024)
  • Reading 64% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 25.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress5.4Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data5
Annual Change-1.64 pts/yr
Data Period2017–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics7.9Very Good30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency51.9% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency63.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+6.2 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+20.8 pts
Overall Proficiency58% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)57% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+1.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile69th
Resources & Environment6.5Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio25.7:1
District spending per student$20,258
Chronic Absenteeism14.9%

Students at Muraoka (saburo) Elementary score 58% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 57%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency52%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
38%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency64%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2018, to 58% in 2024, across a 8-year record (2017–2024).

Show all 5 years by subject
2017
Math
63%
ELA
74%
2018
Math
59%
ELA
75%
2019
Math
59%
ELA
75%
2022
Math
57%
ELA
63%
2024
Math
52%
ELA
64%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2017-2024) · reading/ELA 67% (multi-year average, 2017-2024)

Based on 18 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

31.5%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Muraoka (saburo) Elementary 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 10Car-Dependent
  • Transit 28Some Transit
  • Bike 28Somewhat Bikeable
  • 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

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; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Heritage ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.6K–60.9 mi765Compare →
Pacific Springs CharterCharter · enrollment unverified3.1K–121.0 mi558Compare →
Fahari L. Jeffers ElementaryEnrollment path unverified9.3K–61.1 mi424Compare →
Veterans ElementaryEnrollment path unverified8.3K–61.1 mi814Compare →

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.

Chula Vista Elementary

Schools in district
43
Rank in district
#20 of 42
District spending per student
$20,258NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
District child poverty rate
11.2%Census SAIPE · 2024

Muraoka (saburo) Elementary is listed in Chula Vista Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Muraoka (saburo) Elementary

Muraoka (saburo) Elementary is a public elementary school in Chula Vista, CA, part of Chula Vista Elementary, serving approximately 1,104 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 25.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 out of 10 and ranks #4,671 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Muraoka (saburo) Elementary

What grades does Muraoka (saburo) Elementary serve?

Muraoka (saburo) Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Muraoka (saburo) Elementary?

Muraoka (saburo) Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 1,104 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Muraoka (saburo) Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Muraoka (saburo) Elementary is 25.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Muraoka (saburo) Elementary rank in CA?

Muraoka (saburo) Elementary ranks #4,671 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Muraoka (saburo) Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Muraoka (saburo) Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.4 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 Muraoka (saburo) Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Muraoka (saburo) Elementary has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024) and 67% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2017-2024).

Is Muraoka (saburo) Elementary a charter school?

No, Muraoka (saburo) Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Muraoka (saburo) Elementary a Title I school?

No, Muraoka (saburo) Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Muraoka (saburo) Elementary?

31.5% of students at Muraoka (saburo) Elementary 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 – 6th
Enrollment
1,104
Student-Teacher Ratio
25.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
43
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
San Diego County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
14.9%
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, 2017-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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