Bonita Vista Middle

650 Otay Lakes Rd.
Chula Vista, CA 91910

bvm.sweetwaterschools.org/

972 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Bonita Vista Middle School (BVMS), located in Chula Vista, California, is part of the Sweetwater Union High School District. Serving students in grades 7 and 8, the school is well-regarded for its commitment to academic excellence and a robust extracurricular environment. Its curriculum is designed to prepare students for the rigors of high school while fostering a supportive community atmosphere. The school emphasizes a balanced educational experience, encouraging students to engage in both their core studies and a variety of elective programs, including visual and performing arts, technology, and athletics.

Beyond its academic offerings, Bonita Vista Middle is known for being a focal point of the local community. It maintains a strong focus on student development, utilizing programs that promote leadership, character building, and social-emotional growth. With a dedicated faculty and active parent involvement, the school strives to provide a safe, inclusive, and challenging learning environment that reflects the diverse population of the Chula Vista area. As a vital member of the Sweetwater district, BVMS remains dedicated to its mission of empowering students to become lifelong learners and productive global citizens.

972

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.3

Student/Teacher Ratio

39.4%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Bonita Vista Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	106
Hispanic	705
Black	27
Asian	84
Two or More	44
Pacific Islander	6

Hispanic
705 (72.5%)
White
106 (10.9%)
Asian
84 (8.6%)
Two or More
44 (4.5%)
Black
27 (2.8%)
Pacific Islander
6 (0.6%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Sweetwater Union High
Phone:	(619)397-2200
Website:	http://bvm.sweetwaterschools.org/
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	972
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.3
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	332
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	51

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 489

Grade 8 483