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1644 Santa Alexia Avenue, Chula Vista, CA 91915
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 75th percentile among comparable California schools.
63.8% of students met California's reading standard, and it is holding steady.
53.7% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 63.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 53.7% |
| Reading State Rank | 994/4,657 (79th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,329/4,657 (71st percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 832 |
| Low-Income Students | 270 (32.5%) |
| English Learners | 133 (16.0%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 1.5 points from last year and rose 0.2 points over the full period. Math rose 0.4 points from last year and rose 1.8 points over the full period.
•Math +1.8 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Filipino and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 58.8% to 66.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 22% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 19.9-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.
•English Learners vs English Native
25.5% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 64.0% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Filipino students have the strongest math results at about 73% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 41% to 69%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 48.4% to 58.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 29% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 24.7-point math income gap is wider than the 17.5-point gap at a typical California K–6 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
19.6% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 54.5% 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 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 Muraoka (Saburo) Elementary compare within the district?
Muraoka (Saburo) Elementary is No. 11 in both reading and math proficiency among the 44 K–6 schools in Chula Vista Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Muraoka (Saburo) Elementary rank in California?
Muraoka (Saburo) Elementary ranks No. 994 of 4,657 in reading and No. 1,329 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 Muraoka (Saburo) Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 12 in reading and No. 20 in math among 44 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 50.0% meet the reading standard and 36.7% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Muraoka (Saburo) Elementary compare with other schools in Chula Vista?
Muraoka (Saburo) Elementary is No. 10 in both reading and math proficiency among the 38 K–6 schools in Chula Vista with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Chula VistaHow does Muraoka (Saburo) Elementary compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Muraoka (Saburo) Elementary is No. 31 in reading and No. 36 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Muraoka (Saburo) ElementaryThis school | 53.7% | 63.8% |
| Camarena (Enrique S.) Elementary | 57.9% | 63.7% |
| Casillas (Joseph) Elementary | 44.9% | 52.4% |
