Rancho del Rey Middle

1174 East J St.
Chula Vista, CA 91910

www.sweetwaterschools.org

1,705 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Rancho del Rey Middle School, located in Chula Vista, California, is a key part of the Sweetwater Union High School District. Serving a diverse student population, the school is dedicated to fostering academic excellence and personal growth through a comprehensive middle school curriculum. The campus emphasizes a supportive learning environment where students are encouraged to engage in rigorous coursework while developing the social and emotional skills necessary for success in high school and beyond.

Beyond its core academic offerings, Rancho del Rey Middle School prides itself on cultivating a well-rounded educational experience. The school offers various extracurricular programs, including athletics, arts, and student leadership opportunities, which help students explore their interests and build a strong sense of community. By aligning with the broader mission of the Sweetwater Union High School District, the school focuses on preparing its students to become responsible, globally-aware citizens who are ready to excel in an increasingly competitive world.

1,705

Total Students

72.6

Full-Time Teachers

23.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

27.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Rancho del Rey Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	140
Hispanic	843
Black	125
Asian	457
Two or More	127
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	10

Hispanic
843 (49.4%)
Asian
457 (26.8%)
White
140 (8.2%)
Two or More
127 (7.4%)
Black
125 (7.3%)
Pacific Islander
10 (0.6%)
American Indian
3 (0.2%)

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)397-2500
Website:	http://www.sweetwaterschools.org
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	1,705
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	72.6
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	23.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes participating without using any Provision or the CEO
Qualified Free Lunch:	432
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	42

* 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 7 905

Grade 8 800