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2371 Fenton Street, Chula Vista, CA 91914-3511
Summary
Pacific Springs Charter is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 51st percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 46.0% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Math is weaker: 28.3% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 46.0% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 28.3% |
| Reading State Rank | 758/1,734 (56th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 939/1,735 (46th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 26:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 489 |
| Low-Income Students | 264 (54.0%) |
| English Learners | 84 (17.2%) |
Quick links
School Website
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Niche
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | Yes |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 5.2 points from last year and rose 0.5 points over the full period. Math rose 6.3 points from last year and rose 5.5 points over the full period.
•Math +5.5 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and Filipino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 34.8% to 72.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 44% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 20.5-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
10.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 47.3% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results held steady and English-only results fell.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 40% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 25% to 32%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 16.2% to 42.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 939 of 1,735 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 11.2-point math income gap is narrower than the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
6.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 28.0% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 802 schools for reading and 801 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–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 Pacific Springs Charter compare within the district?
Pacific Springs Charter is No. 5 in reading and No. 6 in math proficiency among the 7 K–8 schools in San Diego County Office of Education with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Pacific Springs Charter rank in California?
Pacific Springs Charter ranks No. 758 of 1,734 in reading and No. 939 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Pacific Springs Charter compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 6 in both subjects among 7 K–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 37.3% meet the reading standard and 23.5% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Pacific Springs Charter compare with other schools in Chula Vista?
Pacific Springs Charter is No. 3 in reading and No. 4 in math proficiency among the 6 K–8 schools in Chula Vista with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Chula VistaWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Pacific Springs CharterThis school | 28.3% | 46.0% |
| Howard Gardner Community Charter | 16.1% | 25.4% |
| Classical Academy Vista | 52.2% | 61.4% |
