- Enrollment
- 2,557
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Chula Vista, CA
Bonita Vista Middle
Federal NCES profile for Bonita Vista Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 39/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063864006474
👥 S:T ratio 0
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 51
📋 Attendance 76
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Bonita Vista Middle earns 39/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes larger than 95% of California schools.
- #2 of 7
- middle schools in Chula Vista · Resource Index
- 39
- Resource Index · Typical
- 29.5:1
- large classes for California
- 34.8%
- free-lunch eligible
Bonita Vista Middle has class sizes larger than 95% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Bonita Vista Middle ranks #2 of 7 middle schools in Chula Vista, CA.
School address
District: Sweetwater Union High · California
NCES ID 063864006474 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+88 students YoY
Bonita Vista Middle grew from 839 students in 2022-23 to 927 in 2023-24 (+10.5%).
Teacher FTE added 33.8 → 34.4 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Growing CCD campus
+88 students YoY 063864006474 · Chula Vista, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
972 enr · 29.5:1 · 34.8% lunch · RII 39
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastlake High (2,557 students)
Bonita Vista Middle grew from 839 students in 2022-23 to 927 in 2023-24 (+10.5%). Teacher FTE added 33.8 → 34.4 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Bonita Vista Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Eastlake High
Eastlake High
2,557 students
- Otay Ranch Sen
Otay Ranch Senior High
2,440 students
- Sweetwater Hig
Sweetwater High
2,290 students
- Olympian High
Olympian High
2,289 students
- Bonita Vista S
Bonita Vista Senior High
1,960 students
- This school 972
Bonita Vista Middle
972 students
What this shows Bonita Vista Middle reports 972 students on the CCD universe file.
How Bonita Vista Middle compares
Bonita Vista Middle is a growing campus on CCD: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 29.5:1 | ▲ 37% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 34.8% | ▼ 37% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 972 | top 12% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
29.5:1
Leaner classes than 2% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
972
Bigger than 91% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
34.8%
free-lunch eligible
- 37% below the California average of 55.5%
Below the 40% Title I threshold; federal aid targets individual qualifying students rather than schoolwide programs.
Staffing depth
29.5:1
students per teacher
- 37% above state mean
Top 95% in California - lower ratio than 5% of state schools
Well above 20:1, one of the more stretched staffing loads nationally relative to enrollment.
Engagement
9.8%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
In the 5-10% range, close to the pre-pandemic national baseline.
Funding equity
$15,327
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 243 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 52 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.3 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 72.5%
White 10.9%
Asian 8.6%
Two or More 4.5%
African American 2.8%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.6%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 72.5% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 45.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 45.2, Bonita Vista Middle is about as mixed as the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
District finance for Sweetwater Union High reports $15,327 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Bonita Vista Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastlake High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Otay Ranch Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Sweetwater High | Larger | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Olympian High | Larger | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Bonita Vista Senior High | Larger | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Bonita Vista Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,440
- Students per teacher
- 24.2:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
- Enrollment
- 2,290
- Students per teacher
- 21.2:1
- Resource Index
- 29/100
- Enrollment
- 2,289
- Students per teacher
- 24.1:1
- Resource Index
- 38/100
- Enrollment
- 1,960
- Students per teacher
- 21.5:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
Similar middle schools in Chula Vista
6 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Rancho Del Rey Middle
Standard public school
1,705 students 28:1 students per teacher
Eastlake Middle
Standard public school
1,613 students 28.3:1 students per teacher
Hilltop Middle
Standard public school
866 students 25.5:1 students per teacher
Castle Park Middle
Standard public school
703 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
Chula Vista Middle
Standard public school
678 students 22.6:1 students per teacher
High Tech Middle Chula Vista
Standard public school
335 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~972 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~29.5:1)
Frequently asked questions about Bonita Vista Middle
How many students attend Bonita Vista Middle?
Bonita Vista Middle has 972 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Chula Vista, CA. CCD year-over-year: 839 (2022-23) → 927 (2023-24), up 88.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Bonita Vista Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Bonita Vista Middle is 29.5:1, which is 37% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 88% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Bonita Vista Middle?
34.8% of students at Bonita Vista Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Bonita Vista Middle?
The largest demographic group at Bonita Vista Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 72.5% of enrollment, in Chula Vista, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Bonita Vista Middle?
Bonita Vista Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 39/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Bonita Vista Middle rank among middle schools in Chula Vista?
By Resource Investment Index, Bonita Vista Middle ranks #2 of 7 middle schools in Chula Vista, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Chula Vista on the city page.
What other schools are in Sweetwater Union High?
Besides Bonita Vista Middle, Sweetwater Union High also operates Eastlake High (2,557 students), Otay Ranch Senior High (2,440 students), and Sweetwater High (2,290 students). See the Sweetwater Union High district page for the complete list.