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980 Buena Vista Way, Chula Vista, CA 91910-7133
Summary
Chula Vista Hills Elementary is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 71st percentile among comparable California schools.
58.3% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
52.8% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 58.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 52.8% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,290/4,657 (72nd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,383/4,657 (70th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 430 |
| Low-Income Students | 208 (48.4%) |
| English Learners | 75 (17.4%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 4.3 points from last year and fell 2.3 points over the full period. Math fell 7.4 points from last year and fell 0.6 points over the full period.
•Math -0.6 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Filipino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 45.3% to 76.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 28% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 22.1-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 17.6-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
9.1% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 62.2% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino students have the strongest math results at about 71% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 49% to 67%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 41.8% to 75.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 30% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 18.9-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
18.2% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 55.2% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,479 schools for reading and 1,483 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–6 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 Chula Vista Hills Elementary compare within the district?
Chula Vista Hills Elementary is No. 17 in reading and No. 12 in math proficiency among the 44 K–6 schools in Chula Vista Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Chula Vista Hills Elementary rank in California?
Chula Vista Hills Elementary ranks No. 1,290 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,383 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Chula Vista Hills Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 16 in reading and No. 8 in math among 44 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 47.2% meet the reading standard and 43.3% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Chula Vista Hills Elementary compare with other schools in Chula Vista?
Chula Vista Hills Elementary is No. 15 in reading and No. 11 in math proficiency among the 38 K–6 schools in Chula Vista with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Chula VistaHow does Chula Vista Hills Elementary compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Chula Vista Hills Elementary is No. 43 in reading and No. 37 in math proficiency among the 116 K–6 schools in San Diego County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Diego CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Chula Vista Hills ElementaryThis school | 52.8% | 58.3% |
| Camarena (Enrique S.) Elementary | 57.9% | 63.7% |
| Casillas (Joseph) Elementary | 44.9% | 52.4% |
