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#1219 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 13% in state

Salt Creek Elementary

Elementary School · Chula Vista Elementary · Chula Vista, CA

A Chula Vista Elementary elementary school where students score 8 points above what's typical for similar communities.

1055 Hunte Pkwy., Chula Vista, CA 91914

  • Math 63% vs CA 38% (2024)
  • Reading 72% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 23.3:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress8.1Excellent50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data12
Annual Change-0.73 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics8.8Excellent30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency63.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency72.2% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg+17.5 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+29.4 pts
Overall Proficiency68% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)60% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+8.1 pts
Adjusted Percentile82th
Resources & Environment7.7Very Good20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio23.3:1
District spending per student$20,258
Chronic Absenteeism17.7%

Students at Salt Creek Elementary score 68% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency63%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
38%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency72%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 9 points since 2018, to 68% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
80%
ELA
75%
2010
Math
82%
ELA
75%
2011
Math
82%
ELA
78%
2012
Math
81%
ELA
74%
2014
Math
59%
ELA
65%
2015
Math
66%
ELA
79%
2016
Math
64%
ELA
75%
2017
Math
71%
ELA
84%
2018
Math
73%
ELA
80%
2019
Math
73%
ELA
80%
2022
Math
59%
ELA
66%
2024
Math
63%
ELA
72%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 69% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 75% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

26.2%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Salt Creek 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 32Car-Dependent
  • Transit 0Minimal Transit
  • Bike 38Somewhat 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

$164,398

Median home value

$960,000

Median rent

$3,076/mo

College educated

48%

Homeownership

77.9%

Poverty rate

3.7%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 91914; 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
Arroyo Vista CharterCharter · enrollment unverified5.3K–80.7 mi924Compare →
Eastlake Church Children CenterPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–K0.9 mi14Compare →
Learning Choice Academy - Chula VistaCharter · enrollment unverified8.8K–121.0 mi415Compare →
Olympic View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified6.8K–61.2 mi580Compare →

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.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

Chula Vista Elementary

Schools in district
43
Rank in district
#9 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

Salt Creek Elementary is listed in Chula Vista Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Salt Creek Elementary

Salt Creek Elementary is a public elementary school in Chula Vista, CA, part of Chula Vista Elementary, serving approximately 814 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 23.3:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,219 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Salt Creek Elementary

What grades does Salt Creek Elementary serve?

Salt Creek Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.

How many students attend Salt Creek Elementary?

Salt Creek Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 814 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Salt Creek Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Salt Creek Elementary is 23.3:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Salt Creek Elementary rank in CA?

Salt Creek Elementary ranks #1,219 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Salt Creek Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Salt Creek Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Salt Creek Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Salt Creek Elementary has 69% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 75% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Salt Creek Elementary a charter school?

No, Salt Creek Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Salt Creek Elementary a Title I school?

No, Salt Creek Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Salt Creek Elementary?

26.2% of students at Salt Creek 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
814
Student-Teacher Ratio
23.3:1
Teachers (FTE)
35
Type
regular
Setting
Large City
County
San Diego County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
17.7%
Area population (ZIP 91914)
17,036
Area average commute
29.9 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 91914; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

About our data · How we calculate scores

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