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650 Otay Lakes Road, Chula Vista, CA 91910-6910
Summary
Bonita Vista Middle is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 67th percentile among comparable California schools.
54.1% of students met California's reading standard, and it is slowly trending up.
Math is weaker: 42.5% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 54.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 42.5% |
| Reading State Rank | 412/1,204 (66th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 376/1,204 (69th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 24:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 972 |
| Low-Income Students | 424 (43.6%) |
| English Learners | 99 (10.2%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 7.8 points from last year and rose 4.1 points over the full period. Math rose 2.4 points from last year and rose 1.6 points over the full period.
•Math +1.6 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 50.2% to 58.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 35% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 16.1-point reading income gap is narrower than the 18.6-point gap at a typical California 7–8 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
6.8% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 57.8% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino students have the strongest math results at about 67% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 23% to 53%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 41.3% to 43.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 32% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 11.4-point math income gap is narrower than the 18.4-point gap at a typical California 7–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
5.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 47.4% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 301 schools for reading and 302 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 7–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Bonita Vista Middle compare within the district?
Bonita Vista Middle is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 10 7–8 schools in Sweetwater Union High with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Bonita Vista Middle rank in California?
Bonita Vista Middle ranks No. 412 of 1,204 in reading and No. 376 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Bonita Vista Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 3 in reading and No. 2 in math among 10 7–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 44.3% meet the reading standard and 35.5% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Bonita Vista Middle compare with other schools in Chula Vista?
Bonita Vista Middle is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 6 7–8 schools in Chula Vista with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Chula VistaHow does Bonita Vista Middle compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Bonita Vista Middle is No. 9 in both reading and math proficiency among the 18 7–8 schools in San Diego County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Diego CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 7–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Bonita Vista MiddleThis school | 42.5% | 54.1% |
| Castle Park Middle | 18.7% | 29.5% |
| Chula Vista Middle | 25.7% | 34.3% |
