Enrollment
678
California · 2024-25 NCES data
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Chula Vista, CA
Chula Vista Middle
Federal NCES profile for Chula Vista Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 26/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 063864006478
👥 S:T ratio 10
🌟 Gifted program 30
🎓 Counselors 66
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Chula Vista Middle earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median.
- #6 of 7
- middle schools in Chula Vista · Resource Index
- 26
- Resource Index · Lower
- 22.6:1
- students per teacher
- 67.2%
- free-lunch eligible
Chula Vista Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Chula Vista Middle ranks #6 of 7 middle schools in Chula Vista, CA.
School address
District: Sweetwater Union High · California
NCES ID 063864006478 Verify on NCES CCD record →
Teachers (FTE)
30.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
22.6:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
+5% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
67.2%
vs 55.5% California avg
+21% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Chula Vista Middle compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Chula Vista Middle
Chula Vista Middle is a higher-need, mid-sized middle school in Chula Vista, California, enrolling 678 students.
At 22.6:1, its student-teacher ratio sits close to the California median, within a few percentage points of the 21.5:1 state norm, neither notably crowded nor notably small.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 67.2% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 678 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index lands in the lower third of 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,920 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks mid-pack at #781.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 23/100).
Counselor coverage is strong, about 170 students per counselor, inside the American School Counselor Association's recommended 250:1.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 42.0% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 2 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Chula Vista's middle schools, it stands alongside Rancho Del Rey Middle (1,705 students): Chula Vista Middle is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs leaner classes (22.6:1 vs 28:1).
Sweetwater Union High also operates Eastlake High (2,557 students) and Otay Ranch Senior High (2,440 students) alongside Chula Vista Middle.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Chula Vista Middle compares
Chula Vista Middle on the metrics families compare, against California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 22.6:1 | ▲ 5% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 67.2% | ▲ 21% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 678 | top 25% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
22.6:1
Leaner classes than 9% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
678
Bigger than 79% of US schools by enrollment, mid-sized for the country.
Equity indicators (what these measure)
Economic need
67.2%
free-lunch eligible
- 21% 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
22.6:1
students per teacher
- 5% above state mean
Top 59% in California - lower ratio than 41% of state schools
Above 20:1, running heavier than the typical U.S. public school; staffing is comparatively stretched.
Engagement
42.0%
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
$13,859
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $16,509
Somewhat below the U.S. average per-pupil spend; funding constraints may affect programs, facilities, and staffing.
Support staff
Counselors4.0 FTE
Per 170 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 112 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 16.5 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 2 expulsions.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 87.3%
White 6.5%
African American 2.4%
Asian 1.9%
Two or More 1.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 0.4%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 87.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.2/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.2, Chula Vista Middle is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Sweetwater Union High, which includes Chula Vista Middle.
$13,859
Per student
-16%
vs California
Avg $16,509
-16%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.2%
State 58.4%
Federal 9.4%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
How Chula Vista Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Eastlake High | Larger | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Otay Ranch Senior High | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Sweetwater High | Larger | Higher 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 Chula Vista Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 2,557
- Students per teacher
- 23.2:1
- Resource Index
- 44/100
- 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
Castle Park Middle
Standard public school
703 students 20.1:1 students per teacher
High Tech Middle Chula Vista
Standard public school
335 students 22.3:1 students per teacher
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~678 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~22.6:1)
Next steps
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Frequently asked questions about Chula Vista Middle
How many students attend Chula Vista Middle?
Chula Vista Middle has 678 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Chula Vista, CA.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Chula Vista Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Chula Vista Middle is 22.6:1, which is 5% higher than the California average of 21.5:1 and 44% higher than the national average of 15.7:1.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Chula Vista Middle?
67.2% of students at Chula Vista Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Chula Vista Middle?
The largest demographic group at Chula Vista Middle is Hispanic or Latino at 87.3% of enrollment, in Chula Vista, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Chula Vista Middle?
Chula Vista Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 26/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, counselor availability, attendance rates. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Chula Vista Middle rank among middle schools in Chula Vista?
By Resource Investment Index, Chula Vista Middle ranks #6 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.
Is Chula Vista Middle a good school?
Chula Vista Middle earns 26/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
What other schools are in Sweetwater Union High?
Besides Chula 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.
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