King-Chavez Preparatory Academy

Summary:

King-Chavez Preparatory Academy is a public charter middle school in San Diego, California, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 262 students. The school is part of the King-Chavez Preparatory Academy District, which is ranked 1528 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 0-star rating from SchoolDigger.

King-Chavez Preparatory Academy consistently ranks in the bottom 10% of California middle schools, with significantly lower proficiency rates on standardized tests compared to the state averages and nearby schools like Granger Junior High, Mann Middle, and Roosevelt International Middle. The school serves a predominantly Hispanic student population, with over 96% of students qualifying for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating significant socioeconomic challenges that may be impacting academic performance.

Despite having a lower student-teacher ratio than some nearby schools, King-Chavez Preparatory Academy's chronic absenteeism rate of 24.5% is significantly higher than the state average, further contributing to the school's persistent academic struggles. Addressing these socioeconomic factors and collaborating with higher-performing neighboring schools could be crucial in helping King-Chavez Preparatory Academy improve and provide a better educational experience for its students.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-8

500 30th St.
San Diego, CA 92102-3090

(619) 744-3828

District: King-Chavez Preparatory Academy District

SchoolDigger Rank:
2606^th of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 15.4

Number of students: 262

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

95.0%

Two or more races:

1.9%

White:

1.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 96.9%

See top rated California middle schools

Compare King-Chavez Preparatory Academy to nearby middle schools!

Performance Trends

Compare Details King-Chavez Preparatory Academy ranks worse than 93.8% of middle schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 11.49. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high 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.

Student Body

Compare Details

Teachers

Compare Details

Compare

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

King-Chavez Preparatory Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks King-Chavez Preparatory Academy 2606^th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See King-Chavez Preparatory Academy in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

English Language Learner students:

Special Education students:

Low Socio Economic Status students:

Female students:

Male students:

Hispanic students:

King-Chavez Preparatory Academy District:

SchoolDigger ranks King-Chavez Preparatory Academy District 1528^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

What do you think?

Your rating for King-Chavez Preparatory Academy?

(Ranking FAQ)

Rank History for King-Chavez Preparatory Academy

Compare

Rank History for all students at King-Chavez Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	13.51	2440^th	2715	10.1%
2022	12.52	2549^th	2740	7.0%
2023	11.53	2648^th	2802	5.5%
2024	11.49	2606^th	2777	6.2%

See the entire list of California Middle School Rankings!

Rank History for English Language Learner students at King-Chavez Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	33.77	925^th	1442	35.9%
2022	36.70	904^th	1540	41.3%
2023	34.66	1000^th	1529	34.6%
2024	44.50	578^th	1477	60.9%

See the entire list of Best California Middle Schools for English Language Learner Students!

Rank History for Special Education students at King-Chavez Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	23.16	1345^th	1538	12.5%
2024	22.84	1360^th	1550	12.3%

See the entire list of Best California Middle Schools for Special Education Students!

Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at King-Chavez Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	18.87	2061^st	2369	13.0%
2022	16.75	2230^th	2458	9.3%
2023	14.67	2363^rd	2549	7.3%
2024	14.21	2372^nd	2575	7.9%

See the entire list of Best California Middle Schools for Low Socio Economic Status Students!

Rank History for Female students at King-Chavez Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	11.05	2239^th	2380	5.9%
2022	11.19	2388^th	2509	4.8%
2023	12.51	2395^th	2547	6.0%
2024	10.43	2447^th	2546	3.9%

See the entire list of Best California Middle Schools for Female Students!

Rank History for Disabled students at King-Chavez Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2019	20.78	1376^th	1491	7.7%
2022	23.09	1338^th	1531	12.6%

See the entire list of Best California Middle Schools for Disabled Students!

Rank History for Male students at King-Chavez Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	16.23	2126^th	2407	11.7%
2022	14.68	2308^th	2527	8.7%
2023	11.30	2442^nd	2558	4.5%
2024	13.56	2342^nd	2547	8.0%

See the entire list of Best California Middle Schools for Male Students!

Rank History for Hispanic students at King-Chavez Preparatory Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	17.48	1964^th	2213	11.3%
2022	16.07	2157^th	2359	8.6%
2023	14.44	2222^nd	2391	7.1%
2024	13.80	2212^th	2383	7.2%

See the entire list of Best California Middle Schools for Hispanic Students!

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

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

We're sorry, but no reviews have been submitted for King-Chavez Preparatory Academy.

If you have first-hand knowledge about King-Chavez Preparatory Academy, submit a rating!

Reviews:
No reviews have been submitted!

Enrollment information for King-Chavez Preparatory Academy

Compare

Year	White	African American	Hispanic	American Indian	Two or More Races	Total
2019	1	6	355	0	2	364
2020	1	7	351	0	1	360
2021	0	9	335	1	1	346
2022	1	3	297	1	2	304
2023	3	2	249	3	5	262

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

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

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 King-Chavez Preparatory Academy

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	364	12.0	30.3	99.7
2020	360	n/a	n/a	96.1
2021	346	13.5	25.6	96
2022	304	15.0	20.2	98
2023	262	17.0	15.4	96.9

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 King-Chavez Preparatory Academy

Compare

Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	364	12.0	30.3	99.7
2020	360	n/a	n/a	96.1
2021	346	13.5	25.6	96
2022	304	15.0	20.2	98
2023	262	17.0	15.4	96.9

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.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on King-Chavez Preparatory Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 2440^th of 2715 Middle schools	Ranks 2648^th of 2802 Middle schools	4.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (King-Chavez Preparatory Academy)	15.4	11.3	4.1%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	48.5	44.2	4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (King-Chavez Preparatory Academy)	8.6	3.3	5.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (California)	38.5	33.2	5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (King-Chavez Preparatory Academy)	32.2	19.4	12.9%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	51.4	47.4	3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (King-Chavez Preparatory Academy)	13.6	3.2	10.3%
7th Grade Mathematics (California)	37.9	33.2	4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (King-Chavez Preparatory Academy)	28.1	21.8	6.2%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	49.4	45.7	3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (King-Chavez Preparatory Academy)	8.8	4.7	4.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (California)	36.6	29.9	6.7%
8th Grade Science (King-Chavez Preparatory Academy)	12.3	11.6	0.6%
8th Grade Science (California)	30.8	28.8	2.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	364	262	28%
African American	6	2	66.7%
American Indian	0	3
Asian	0	0
Hispanic	355	249	29.9%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	1	3	200%
Two or More Races	2	5	150%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	99.7%	96.9%	2.8%

Schools Near King-Chavez Preparatory Academy

Choose columns to see: Summary School Students/Teachers Ranking Test Scores Finance All

School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CAST Science (2024)			Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)					Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)					Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 5th Grade	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
King-Chavez Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	6-8	500 30th St.	San Diego	92102	San Diego County	King-Chavez Preparatory Academy District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 744-3828	262	17	15.4	96.9%	3 (1.1%)	2 (0.8%)	249 (95.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.1%)	0 (0.0%)	5 (1.9%)	11.5	2606^th of 2777 public middle schools	6.2%		11.5	2648^th of 2802 public middle schools	5.5%	42		3.2	3.2		12.7	26.2	26.9	22.2		4.2	4.9	2.1	3.5
Roosevelt International Middle	Public	6-8	3366 Park Blvd.	San Diego	92103	San Diego County	San Diego Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 362-3850	761	37	20.2	59.3%	164 (21.6%)	65 (8.5%)	442 (58.1%)	16 (2.1%)	3 (0.4%)	0 (0.0%)	71 (9.3%)	52.2	1096^th of 2777 public middle schools	60.5%		54.7	1038^th of 2802 public middle schools	63.0%	58		27.2	27.2		48.1	46.9	42.2	45.7		34.7	34.8	26.4	31.9	$8,491
KIPP Adelante Preparatory Academy	Public, Charter	5-8	426 Euclid Ave.	San Diego	92114	San Diego County	KIPP Adelante Preparatory Academy District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 233-3242	352	17	20.8	90.6%	1 (0.3%)	30 (8.5%)	305 (86.6%)	5 (1.4%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (1.1%)	6 (1.7%)	43.7	1346^th of 2777 public middle schools	51.5%		40.5	1438^th of 2802 public middle schools	48.7%	92	20.0	17.3	17.8	32.0	40.3	54.8	42.6	44.9	16.0	30.0	27.7	20.0	24.6
Millennial Technical Middle	Public	6-8	1110 Carolina Ln.	San Diego	92102	San Diego County	San Diego Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 362-4650	365	18	20.6	86.8%	8 (2.2%)	55 (15.1%)	248 (67.9%)	36 (9.9%)	2 (0.5%)	2 (0.5%)	14 (3.8%)	21.6	2188^th of 2777 public middle schools	21.2%		15.7	2481^st of 2802 public middle schools	11.5%	293		10.2	10.2		45.5	23.4	16.3	27.9		16.8	16.5	7.8	13.5	$8,375
Knox Middle	Public	6-8	1098 South 49th St.	San Diego	92113	San Diego County	San Diego Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 344-5500	484	25	19.0	91.5%	8 (1.7%)	78 (16.1%)	359 (74.2%)	24 (5.0%)	1 (0.2%)	2 (0.4%)	12 (2.5%)	19	2295^th of 2777 public middle schools	17.4%		18.5	2356^th of 2802 public middle schools	15.9%	61		15.6	15.6		25.2	25.3	29.3	26.6		12.0	9.0	12.3	11.1	$8,262
Clark Middle	Public	6-8	4388 Thorn St.	San Diego	92105	San Diego County	San Diego Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 344-4200	799	32	25.0	91.7%	16 (2.0%)	64 (8.0%)	591 (74.0%)	106 (13.3%)	1 (0.1%)	3 (0.4%)	17 (2.1%)	21.8	2175^th of 2777 public middle schools	21.7%		19.8	2282^nd of 2802 public middle schools	18.6%	107		11.5	11.5		27.7	22.4	28.5	26.3		20.1	16.1	16.3	17.5	$8,324
Coronado Middle	Public	6-8	550 F Ave.	Coronado	92118	San Diego County	Coronado Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 522-8921	641	33	19.3	15.9%	364 (56.8%)	10 (1.6%)	167 (26.1%)	18 (2.8%)	2 (0.3%)	2 (0.3%)	78 (12.2%)	92.1	225^th of 2777 public middle schools	91.9%		93.4	189^th of 2802 public middle schools	93.3%	36		46.1	46.1		75.4	77.2	73.9	75.6		58.1	63.8	58.2	60.3	$6,462
Wilson Middle	Public	6-8	3838 Orange Ave.	San Diego	92105	San Diego County	San Diego Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 362-3400	732	35	21.0	88.5%	24 (3.3%)	48 (6.6%)	583 (79.6%)	59 (8.1%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	17 (2.3%)	23.3	2108^th of 2777 public middle schools	24.1%		22.4	2163^rd of 2802 public middle schools	22.8%	55		10.9	10.9		33.6	24.5	27.5	28.5		21.4	14.0	18.0	17.8	$9,013
National City Middle	Public	7-8	1701 D Ave.	National City	91950	San Diego County	Sweetwater Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 336-2600	698	28	24.6	93.0%	56 (8.0%)	4 (0.6%)	575 (82.4%)	45 (6.4%)	2 (0.3%)	4 (0.6%)	11 (1.6%)	31.7	1740^th of 2777 public middle schools	37.3%		32.3	1730^th of 2802 public middle schools	38.3%	10		15.7	15.7			33.7	42.0	37.8			19.0	18.9	19.0	$7,880
Granger Junior High	Public	7-9	2101 Granger Ave.	National City	91950	San Diego County	Sweetwater Union High	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 472-6000	794	35	22.4	83.6%	49 (6.2%)	15 (1.9%)	538 (67.8%)	147 (18.5%)	4 (0.5%)	7 (0.9%)	34 (4.3%)	41.4	1410^th of 2777 public middle schools	49.2%		42.5	1386^th of 2802 public middle schools	50.5%	24		19.7	19.7			35.3	37.8	36.5			25.1	37.6	31.3	$7,499

Frequently Asked Questions about King-Chavez Preparatory Academy

What is the racial makeup of King-Chavez Preparatory Academy?

Students at King-Chavez Preparatory Academy are 95% Hispanic, 2% Two or more races, 1% White, 1% American Indian.

What district is King-Chavez Preparatory Academy in?

King-Chavez Preparatory Academy District

Is King-Chavez Preparatory Academy a good school?

King-Chavez Preparatory Academy ranks in the bottom 6.2% of California middle schools.

How many students attend King-Chavez Preparatory Academy?

In the 2022-23 school year, 262 students attended King-Chavez Preparatory Academy.

Rate King-Chavez Preparatory Academy!

Other helpful SchoolDigger resources...

Compare to nearby schools

CACalifornia Middle School Rankings

CACalifornia District Rankings

Schools in San Diego, CA

Sign up for updates!

Be the first to know when there is an update for King-Chavez Preparatory Academy!

SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

IMPORTANT DISCLAIMERS: Not all boundaries are included. We make every effort to ensure that boundaries are up-to-date. But it's important to note that these are approximations and are for general informational purposes only. To verify legal descriptions of boundaries or school locations, contact your local tax assessor's office and/or school district.