Chula Vista Middle

415 Fifth Ave.
Chula Vista, CA 91910

678 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Chula Vista Middle School, located in the heart of Chula Vista, California, serves as a central educational hub for the local community. As part of the Sweetwater Union High School District, the school is dedicated to fostering an environment that balances academic rigor with social-emotional development. The campus is designed to support students during the critical middle school transition years, offering a curriculum that prepares them for the challenges of high school and beyond.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Chula Vista Middle places a strong emphasis on student engagement and community involvement. The school typically provides a variety of extracurricular activities, including sports, arts programs, and student organizations, which encourage students to explore their interests and build leadership skills. With a focus on inclusive education, the school strives to create a welcoming culture that celebrates diversity while ensuring that all students have access to the resources and support systems necessary for their academic success.

678

Total Students

32.1

Full-Time Teachers

21.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

59.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Chula Vista Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	44
Hispanic	592
Black	16
Asian	13
Two or More	10
Pacific Islander	3

Hispanic
592 (87.3%)
White
44 (6.5%)
Black
16 (2.4%)
Asian
13 (1.9%)
Two or More
10 (1.5%)
Pacific Islander
3 (0.4%)

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)498-6800
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	678
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	385
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	17

* 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 7 301

Grade 8 377