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1950 Wolf Canyon Loop, Chula Vista, CA 91913-3948
Summary
Wolf Canyon Elementary is a good school.
Reading and math results average to the 83rd percentile among comparable California schools.
70.7% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down.
61.9% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 70.7% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 61.9% |
| Reading State Rank | 650/4,657 (86th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 926/4,657 (80th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 24:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 954 |
| Low-Income Students | 293 (30.7%) |
| English Learners | 139 (14.6%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Lottery |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 0.8 points from last year and fell 3.5 points over the full period. Math rose 1.3 points from last year and fell 1.2 points over the full period.
•Math -1.2 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 Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 63.1% to 84.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 14% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 29.4-point reading income gap is 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
29.2% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 74.4% 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 82% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 47% to 82%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 51.7% to 76.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 20% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 27.5-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
27.7% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 63.2% 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 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 Wolf Canyon Elementary compare within the district?
Wolf Canyon Elementary is No. 3 in reading and No. 5 in math proficiency among the 44 K–6 schools in Chula Vista Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Wolf Canyon Elementary rank in California?
Wolf Canyon Elementary ranks No. 650 of 4,657 in reading and No. 926 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 Wolf Canyon Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 7 in reading and No. 5 in math among 44 K–6 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 52.0% meet the reading standard and 44.3% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Wolf Canyon Elementary compare with other schools in Chula Vista?
Wolf Canyon Elementary is No. 2 in reading and No. 5 in math proficiency among the 38 K–6 schools in Chula Vista with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Chula VistaHow does Wolf Canyon Elementary compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Wolf Canyon Elementary is No. 22 in reading and No. 24 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Wolf Canyon ElementaryThis school | 61.9% | 70.7% |
| Camarena (Enrique S.) Elementary | 57.9% | 63.7% |
| Casillas (Joseph) Elementary | 44.9% | 52.4% |
