- Enrollment
- 2,557
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Chula Vista, CA
Castle Park Middle
Federal NCES profile for Castle Park Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063864006476
👥 S:T ratio 20
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 65
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Castle Park Middle earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also less racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #5 of 7
- middle schools in Chula Vista · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 20.1:1
- students per teacher
- 72.0%
- free-lunch eligible
Castle Park Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Castle Park Middle ranks #5 of 7 middle schools in Chula Vista, CA.
School address
District: Sweetwater Union High · California
NCES ID 063864006476 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-51 students YoY
Castle Park Middle shrank from 724 students in 2022-23 to 673 in 2023-24 (-7.0%).
Teacher FTE lost 35.8 → 35.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Shrinking CCD campus
-51 students YoY 063864006476 · Chula Vista, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
703 enr · 20.1:1 · 72.0% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Eastlake High (2,557 students)
Castle Park Middle shrank from 724 students in 2022-23 to 673 in 2023-24 (-7.0%). Teacher FTE lost 35.8 → 35.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Castle Park 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 703
Castle Park Middle
703 students
What this shows Castle Park Middle reports 703 students on the CCD universe file.
How Castle Park Middle compares
Castle Park Middle is a shrinking 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 | 20.1:1 | ▼ 7% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 72.0% | ▲ 30% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 703 | top 23% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
20.1:1
Leaner classes than 16% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
703
Bigger than 80% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
72.0%
free-lunch eligible
- 30% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
20.1:1
students per teacher
- 7% below state mean
Top 35% in California - lower ratio than 65% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
43.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
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 176 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
28
in-school suspensions + 54 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 4.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 11.7 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 1 expulsion.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 92.6%
Asian 3.3%
White 2.1%
African American 1.0%
Two or More 0.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.1%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.1%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 92.6% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 14.1/100
Simpson diversity index - at 14.1, Castle Park Middle is less mixed than 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 Castle Park Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastlake High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Otay Ranch Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sweetwater High | Larger | Similar economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Olympian High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Bonita Vista Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Castle Park 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
Bonita Vista Middle
Standard public school
972 students 29.5:1 students per teacher
Hilltop Middle
Standard public school
866 students 25.5:1 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 (~703 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~20.1:1)
Frequently asked questions about Castle Park Middle
How many students attend Castle Park Middle?
Castle Park Middle has 703 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Chula Vista, CA. CCD year-over-year: 724 (2022-23) → 673 (2023-24), down 51.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Castle Park Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Castle Park Middle is 20.1:1, which is 7% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 28% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Castle Park Middle?
72.0% of students at Castle Park Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Castle Park Middle?
The largest demographic group at Castle Park Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 92.6% of enrollment, in Chula Vista, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Castle Park Middle?
Castle Park Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower 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 Castle Park Middle rank among middle schools in Chula Vista?
By Resource Investment Index, Castle Park Middle ranks #5 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 Castle Park 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.