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1174 East J Street, Chula Vista, CA 91910-7040
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 81st percentile among comparable California schools.
67.8% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up.
50.5% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 67.8% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 50.5% |
| Reading State Rank | 195/1,204 (84th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 261/1,204 (78th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 24:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,705 |
| Low-Income Students | 489 (28.7%) |
| English Learners | 143 (8.4%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 1.9 points from last year and rose 5.6 points over the full period. Math rose 1.4 points from last year and rose 1.3 points over the full period.
•Math +1.3 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Asian and Filipino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 62.5% to 73.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 17% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 28.1-point reading income gap is wider than the 18.6-point gap at a typical California 7–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
11.5% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 71.5% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 81% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 32% to 71%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 46.7% to 54.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 22% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 29.7-point math income gap is wider than the 18.4-point gap at a typical California 7–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
8.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 52.8% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose 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 Rancho del Rey Middle compare within the district?
Rancho del Rey Middle is No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 10 7–8 schools in Sweetwater Union High with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Rancho del Rey Middle rank in California?
Rancho del Rey Middle ranks No. 195 of 1,204 in reading and No. 261 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 Rancho del Rey Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in reading and No. 3 in math among 10 7–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 47.8% meet the reading standard and 29.4% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Rancho del Rey Middle compare with other schools in Chula Vista?
Rancho del Rey Middle is No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 6 7–8 schools in Chula Vista with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Chula VistaHow does Rancho del Rey Middle compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Rancho del Rey Middle is No. 6 in reading and No. 7 in 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Rancho del Rey MiddleThis school | 50.5% | 67.8% |
| Bonita Vista Middle | 42.5% | 54.1% |
| Castle Park Middle | 18.7% | 29.5% |
