Is Mueller Charter (Robert L.) a good school?

Mueller Charter (Robert L.) ranks 2315 th of 5862 California alternative schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 3 stars out of 5.

How many students attend Mueller Charter (Robert L.)?

In the 2023-24 school year, 1,555 students attended Mueller Charter (Robert L.).

What is the racial makeup of Mueller Charter (Robert L.)?

Students at Mueller Charter (Robert L.) are 91% Hispanic, 4% White, 1% Asian, 1% Two or more races, 1% African American.

Mueller Charter (Robert L.)

Summary:

Mueller Charter (Robert L.) is a public charter school in Chula Vista, California that serves 1,606 students from grades K-12. This high-performing alternative school consistently achieves strong academic results, with a 97.7% four-year graduation rate in 2022-2023 and a relatively low 2.3% dropout rate.

Mueller Charter (Robert L.) outperforms the state average on Smarter Balanced Assessments across multiple grade levels and subject areas. For example, in 2023-2024, 60.98% of 11th graders were proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy, compared to the state average of 55.73%. The school also has a lower chronic absenteeism rate of 21.2% compared to many nearby alternative schools, such as Alba (74.5%) and Monarch (71.0%). Additionally, 77.02% of Mueller Charter (Robert L.) students receive free or reduced-price lunch, which is higher than the nearby Chula Vista Learning Community Charter (59.29%) but lower than schools like America's Finest Charter (95.05%).

While Mueller Charter (Robert L.) is an alternative school, it outperforms many of the other nearby alternative schools in academic metrics, graduation rates, and chronic absenteeism, suggesting that the school is providing a high-quality education and support for its students. The school's consistent academic performance and proximity to Chula Vista Learning Community Charter also present potential opportunities for collaboration and shared best practices. Overall, Mueller Charter (Robert L.) is a valuable asset to the Chula Vista educational landscape, offering a strong alternative option for families in the area.

Detail:

Public, Charter, Alternative K-12

715 I St.
Chula Vista, CA 91910-5112

(619) 422-6192

District: Mueller Charter (Robert L.) District

SchoolDigger Rank:
2315^th of 5,862 California Alternative Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 22.4

Number of students: 1,555

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

91.4%

White:

4.3%

Asian:

1.5%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 72.9%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Mueller Charter (Robert L.) ranks better than 60.5% of elementary schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 54.38. (See more...)

Compare Details Mueller Charter (Robert L.) ranks better than 66.1% of middle schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 57.62. (See more...)

Compare Details Mueller Charter (Robert L.) ranks better than 69.7% of high schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 56.68. (See more...)

The four-year cohort graduation rate measures the percentage of students at Mueller Charter (Robert L.) who earn a standard high school diploma within four years of starting ninth grade.

The high school dropout rate measures the percentage of students who do not complete their high school education.

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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SchoolDigger ranks Mueller Charter (Robert L.) 2315^th of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Mueller Charter (Robert L.) in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Mueller Charter (Robert L.) 941^st of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Mueller Charter (Robert L.) in the ranking list.)

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SchoolDigger ranks Mueller Charter (Robert L.) 703^rd of 2323 California public high schools. (See Mueller Charter (Robert L.) in the ranking list.)

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Rank History for all elementary school students at Mueller Charter (Robert L.)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	54.08	2374^th	5789	59.0%
2022	52.36	2425^th	5883	58.8%
2023	48.97	2584^th	5874	56.0%
2024	54.38	2315^th	5862	60.5%

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Rank History for elementary school English Language Learner students at Mueller Charter (Robert L.)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	77.90	350^th	3275	89.3%
2022	73.11	427^th	3311	87.1%
2023	64.37	640^th	3250	80.3%
2024	77.35	273^rd	3160	91.4%

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Rank History for elementary school Special Education students at Mueller Charter (Robert L.)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	53.84	806^th	2420	66.7%

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Rank History for elementary school Low Socio Economic Status students at Mueller Charter (Robert L.)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	69.10	1234^th	5173	76.1%
2022	63.66	1488^th	5264	71.7%
2023	63.88	1525^th	5374	71.6%
2024	66.81	1414^th	5511	74.3%

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Rank History for elementary school Female students at Mueller Charter (Robert L.)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	47.02	2676^th	5492	51.3%
2022	52.34	2291^st	5635	59.3%
2023	52.50	2270^th	5617	59.6%
2024	52.59	2291^st	5605	59.1%

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Rank History for elementary school Disabled students at Mueller Charter (Robert L.)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	61.40	692^nd	2585	73.2%
2022	49.53	819^th	2227	63.2%

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Rank History for elementary school Male students at Mueller Charter (Robert L.)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	59.16	1991^st	5510	63.9%
2022	51.11	2386^th	5663	57.9%
2023	44.65	2762^nd	5650	51.1%
2024	54.88	2212^th	5636	60.8%

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Rank History for elementary school Hispanic students at Mueller Charter (Robert L.)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	69.25	1207^th	4963	75.7%
2022	68.44	1231^st	5084	75.8%
2023	66.81	1324^th	5098	74.0%
2024	68.47	1252^nd	5102	75.5%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all middle school students at Mueller Charter (Robert L.)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	60.68	902^nd	2715	66.8%
2022	50.55	1161^st	2740	57.6%
2023	54.53	1043^rd	2802	62.8%
2024	57.62	941^st	2777	66.1%

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Rank History for middle school English Language Learner students at Mueller Charter (Robert L.)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	73.13	188^th	1442	87.0%
2022	62.97	258^th	1540	83.2%
2023	59.72	271^st	1529	82.3%
2024	71.48	147^th	1477	90.0%

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Rank History for middle school Low Socio Economic Status students at Mueller Charter (Robert L.)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	77.27	353^rd	2369	85.1%
2022	55.59	855^th	2458	65.2%
2023	65.88	614^th	2549	75.9%
2024	68.62	557^th	2575	78.4%

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Rank History for middle school Female students at Mueller Charter (Robert L.)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	52.05	1006^th	2380	57.7%
2022	43.74	1230^th	2509	51.0%
2023	53.30	976^th	2547	61.7%
2024	54.25	953^rd	2546	62.6%

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Rank History for middle school Disabled students at Mueller Charter (Robert L.)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	31.77	1001^st	1531	34.6%

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Rank History for middle school Male students at Mueller Charter (Robert L.)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	65.52	691^st	2407	71.3%
2022	55.38	928^th	2527	63.3%
2023	54.33	954^th	2558	62.7%
2024	58.85	842^nd	2547	66.9%

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Rank History for middle school Hispanic students at Mueller Charter (Robert L.)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	75.44	392^nd	2213	82.3%
2022	65.98	585^th	2359	75.2%
2023	69.19	526^th	2391	78.0%
2024	72.54	459^th	2383	80.7%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Rank History for all high school students at Mueller Charter (Robert L.)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	80.30	358^th	2133	83.2%
2022	62.83	653^rd	2123	69.2%
2023	58.81	676^th	2348	71.2%
2024	56.68	703^rd	2323	69.7%

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Rank History for high school Multi-racial students at Mueller Charter (Robert L.)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	21.58	580^th	786	26.2%
2024	49.47	341^st	804	57.6%

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Rank History for high school English Language Learner students at Mueller Charter (Robert L.)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	86.20	46^th	941	95.1%
2022	50.34	323^rd	1044	69.1%
2023	66.18	97^th	1323	92.7%
2024	75.40	65^th	1350	95.2%

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Rank History for high school Special Education students at Mueller Charter (Robert L.)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	65.81	254^th	1547	83.6%
2024	46.99	558^th	1534	63.6%

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Rank History for high school Low Socio Economic Status students at Mueller Charter (Robert L.)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	82.52	247^th	1937	87.2%
2022	66.62	509^th	1943	73.8%
2023	68.29	449^th	2247	80.0%
2024	67.43	460^th	2235	79.4%

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Rank History for high school Homeless students at Mueller Charter (Robert L.)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	72.00	74^th	417	82.3%
2024	88.30	31^st	451	93.1%

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Rank History for high school Female students at Mueller Charter (Robert L.)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	78.67	350^th	1833	80.9%
2022	67.57	498^th	1858	73.2%
2023	56.15	678^th	2118	68.0%
2024	53.89	729^th	2098	65.3%

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Rank History for high school Disabled students at Mueller Charter (Robert L.)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	85.19	102^nd	1117	90.9%
2022	34.79	694^th	1161	40.2%

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Rank History for high school Male students at Mueller Charter (Robert L.)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	75.02	410^th	1880	78.2%
2022	54.86	747^th	1916	61.0%
2023	58.86	627^th	2207	71.6%
2024	57.23	649^th	2172	70.1%

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Rank History for high school African American students at Mueller Charter (Robert L.)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	78.48	111^th	720	84.6%

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Rank History for high school Hispanic students at Mueller Charter (Robert L.)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	83.25	206^th	1814	88.6%
2022	71.99	393^rd	1861	78.9%
2023	73.08	359^th	2142	83.2%
2024	69.45	401^st	2125	81.1%

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Rank History for high school White students at Mueller Charter (Robert L.)

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked High Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	59.59	489^th	1222	60.0%
2022	54.63	534^th	1204	55.6%
2023	41.51	729^th	1434	49.2%
2024	50.03	593^rd	1406	57.8%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

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Data source: California Department of Education

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2019	122	47	30	1344	1	4	18	0	1566
2020	121	44	33	1401	1	4	16	0	1620
2021	112	39	40	1480	1	4	18	0	1694
2022	95	35	32	1431	2	0	18	0	1613
2023	84	27	26	1445	2	1	21	0	1606
2024	67	19	23	1421	2	0	22	1	1555

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

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For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Mueller Charter (Robert L.)

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	1566	67.5	23.1	78.4
2020	1620	n/a	n/a	74.9
2021	1694	66.2	25.5	69.8
2022	1613	68.7	23.4	65.7
2023	1606	72.0	22.3	77
2024	1555	69.4	22.4	72.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Mueller Charter (Robert L.)

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	1566	67.5	23.1	78.4
2020	1620	n/a	n/a	74.9
2021	1694	66.2	25.5	69.8
2022	1613	68.7	23.4	65.7
2023	1606	72.0	22.3	77
2024	1555	69.4	22.4	72.9

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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