Bonita Vista Middle

Summary:

Bonita Vista Middle is a public middle school located in Chula Vista, California, serving grades 7-8 with a total enrollment of 839 students. This school stands out as a high-performing institution, consistently outperforming the Sweetwater Union High School District and the state of California in key academic assessments.

Bonita Vista Middle's academic excellence is evident across multiple subject areas. In the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates in English Language Arts/Literacy ranged from 43.18% (7th grade) to 57.6% (8th grade), outpacing the district's 46.1% (7th grade) to 49.93% (End of Course) and the state's 47.19% (7th grade) to 47.04% (End of Course). In Mathematics, Bonita Vista Middle's proficiency rates ranged from 40.18% (7th grade) to 41.83% (8th grade), compared to the district's 32.87% (7th grade) to 27.89% (End of Course) and the state's 33.83% (7th grade) to 35.54% (End of Course). The school also excels in CAST Science assessments, with proficiency rates ranging from 36.34% (8th grade) to 36.34% (End of Course), outperforming the district and state.

Bonita Vista Middle's commitment to equity and inclusion is also noteworthy. The school's strong performance across diverse student subgroups, including African American, Hispanic, English Language Learner, and Special Education students, places it in the top quartile of California middle schools. Additionally, Bonita Vista Middle's relatively low chronic absenteeism rate of 15.1% in the 2022-2023 school year, compared to higher rates at nearby schools like Chula Vista Middle (33.2%) and Granger Junior High (22.7%), suggests effective strategies to promote student attendance and engagement.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 650 Otay Lakes Rd.
       Chula Vista, CA  91910-6910


(619) 397-2200

District: Sweetwater Union High

SchoolDigger Rank:
767th of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $7,253 Help


Students who attend Bonita Vista Middle usually attend:

High:    Bonita Vista Senior High

Feeder schools for Bonita Vista Middle:

Elementary:    Allen (Ella B.) Elementary
    Chula Vista Hills Elementary
    Clear View
    EastLake Elementary
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Student/teacher ratio:  26.9 Help
Number of students:  927

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
70.8%
White:
10.8%
Asian:
8.1%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  35.2% Help


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Compare Details Bonita Vista Middle ranks better than 72.4% of middle schools in California. It also ranks 3rd among 11 ranked middle schools in the Sweetwater Union High School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 65.85. (See more...)
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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.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (70.8%), White (10.8%), Asian (8.1%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 35.2% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Bonita Vista Middle is 26.9. 10 middle schools in the Sweetwater Union High School District have better student/teacher ratios. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Bonita Vista Middle is $7,253. 9 middle schools in the Sweetwater Union High School District spend more per student.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Bonita Vista Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Bonita Vista Middle 767th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Bonita Vista Middle in the ranking list.)

Middle School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:


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Sweetwater Union High:

SchoolDigger ranks Sweetwater Union High 745th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)


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Rank History for Bonita Vista Middle

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Rank History for all students at Bonita Vista Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 69.80 437th 1769 75.3%
2005 76.52 342nd 1777 80.8%
2006 71.04 443rd 1804 75.4%
2007 66.88 544th 1999 72.8%
2008 71.10 467th 2005 76.7%
2009 70.40 503rd 2063 75.6%
2010 53.55 938th 2179 57.0%
2011 60.40 811th 2236 63.7%
2012 70.29 566th 2259 74.9%
2013 65.23 732nd 2379 69.2%
2015 71.45 619th 2477 75.0%
2016 60.88 852nd 2497 65.9%
2017 73.30 593rd 2508 76.4%
2018 61.70 801st 2480 67.7%
2019 64.58 804th 2715 70.4%
2021 68.94 228th 894 74.5%
2022 65.09 776th 2740 71.7%
2023 69.27 694th 2802 75.2%
2024 65.85 767th 2777 72.4%
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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Bonita Vista Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 49.90 262nd 462 43.3%
2019 46.39 329th 554 40.6%
2022 50.15 340th 665 48.9%
2023 49.42 356th 678 47.5%
2024 57.33 301st 699 56.9%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Bonita Vista Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 45.25 507th 1364 62.8%
2019 47.86 474th 1442 67.1%
2021 48.08 118th 363 67.5%
2022 69.80 196th 1540 87.3%
2023 45.12 573rd 1529 62.5%
2024 56.96 306th 1477 79.3%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Bonita Vista Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 52.51 506th 1538 67.1%
2024 65.41 338th 1550 78.2%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Bonita Vista Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 63.36 618th 2230 72.3%
2019 62.88 662nd 2369 72.1%
2021 67.40 175th 721 75.7%
2022 66.36 590th 2458 76.0%
2023 69.19 535th 2549 79.0%
2024 65.88 616th 2575 76.1%
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Rank History for Female students at Bonita Vista Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 56.40 884th 2262 60.9%
2019 60.44 824th 2380 65.4%
2021 62.12 236th 738 68.0%
2022 65.75 696th 2509 72.3%
2023 66.86 689th 2547 72.9%
2024 63.09 761st 2546 70.1%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Bonita Vista Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 41.60 664th 1369 51.5%
2019 56.74 451st 1491 69.8%
2021 69.49 60th 354 83.1%
2022 52.67 514th 1531 66.4%
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Rank History for Military Connected students at Bonita Vista Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2022 60.08 72nd 193 62.7%
2023 59.16 78th 197 60.4%
2024 73.06 47th 191 75.4%
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Rank History for Male students at Bonita Vista Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 64.30 684th 2273 69.9%
2019 66.09 681st 2407 71.7%
2021 72.20 177th 763 76.8%
2022 63.21 748th 2527 70.4%
2023 69.42 626th 2558 75.5%
2024 66.13 701st 2547 72.5%
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Rank History for African American students at Bonita Vista Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.33 125th 600 79.2%
2019 67.85 170th 643 73.6%
2022 61.38 192nd 637 69.9%
2023 77.44 95th 614 84.5%
2024 85.03 63rd 626 89.9%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Bonita Vista Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 61.38 632nd 2072 69.5%
2019 66.86 546th 2213 75.3%
2022 71.69 460th 2359 80.5%
2023 76.88 363rd 2391 84.8%
2024 70.93 494th 2383 79.3%
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Rank History for White students at Bonita Vista Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 72.31 410th 1496 72.6%
2019 58.21 655th 1602 59.1%
2022 59.19 600th 1555 61.4%
2023 57.39 628th 1552 59.5%
2024 59.27 604th 1535 60.7%
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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.

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Enrollment information for Bonita Vista Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 748 41 193 372 10 n/a n/a 0 1364
1989 803 52 198 457 15 n/a n/a 0 1525
1990 829 53 225 556 19 n/a n/a 0 1682
1991 776 49 282 583 13 n/a n/a 0 1703
1992 727 68 327 593 12 n/a n/a 0 1727
1993 508 54 281 513 12 n/a n/a 0 1368
1994 546 54 278 563 12 n/a n/a 0 1453
1995 527 60 342 606 14 n/a n/a 0 1549
1996 527 60 342 606 14 n/a n/a 0 1549
1997 539 73 379 642 12 n/a n/a 0 1645
1998 512 79 294 625 10 n/a n/a 0 1520
1999 439 60 245 570 12 n/a n/a 0 1326
2000 394 56 233 508 11 n/a n/a 0 1202
2001 411 61 221 541 7 n/a n/a 0 1241
2002 378 68 199 598 7 n/a n/a 0 1250
2003 378 68 199 598 7 n/a n/a 0 1250
2004 315 63 190 575 13 n/a n/a 0 1156
2005 306 60 176 588 11 n/a n/a 0 1141
2006 272 59 165 622 1 n/a n/a 0 1119
2007 263 76 144 676 4 n/a n/a 1 1164
2008 275 58 155 654 6 n/a n/a 0 1148
2009 236 65 154 664 7 14 4 0 1144
2010 193 49 133 665 7 17 11 0 1075
2011 178 42 106 703 9 11 85 0 1134
2012 183 40 124 641 18 6 68 0 1080
2013 164 38 124 676 24 5 20 0 1051
2014 122 31 108 792 5 5 73 0 1136
2015 124 40 100 850 3 5 87 0 1209
2016 119 36 108 835 1 7 82 0 1188
2017 111 43 109 779 2 5 88 0 1137
2018 156 36 106 758 2 4 79 0 1141
2019 224 36 118 714 7 11 70 0 1180
2020 229 30 108 633 8 8 78 0 1094
2021 191 25 82 545 6 4 65 0 918
2022 156 24 71 522 4 5 48 0 830
2023 129 30 77 532 1 4 66 0 839
2024 100 24 75 656 1 8 63 0 927

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 Bonita Vista Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1364 50.1 27.2 n/a
1989 1525 58.3 26.1 n/a
1990 1682 61.3 27.4 n/a
1991 1703 64.0 26.6 n/a
1992 1727 65.0 26.5 5
1993 1368 55.2 24.8 9.5
1994 1453 59.6 24.4 12.9
1995 1549 66.5 23.3 14.8
1996 1549 66.5 23.3 14.8
1997 1645 68.4 24.0 13.3
1998 1520 65.1 23.3 15.1
1999 1326 58.4 22.7 13.4
2000 1202 51.6 23.3 14.1
2001 1241 54.0 23.0 18.3
2002 1250 55.0 22.7 23.2
2003 1250 55.0 22.7 23.2
2004 1156 52.6 22.0 25.1
2005 1141 50.0 22.8 21
2006 1119 49.0 22.8 23.4
2007 1164 49.9 23.3 17.8
2008 1148 58.7 19.6 23.4
2009 1144 47.3 20.3 20.9
2010 1075 49.3 21.7 26
2011 1134 n/a n/a 25.6
2012 1080 44.6 24.2 n/a
2013 1051 39.4 26.6 28.6
2014 1136 42.4 26.7 35.3
2015 1209 49.0 24.6 38.7
2016 1188 50.0 23.7 39.1
2017 1137 47.3 23.9 34.2
2018 1141 48.1 23.7 48.6
2019 1180 45.3 25.9 42.4
2020 1094 n/a n/a 42.8
2021 918 37.3 24.6 42
2022 830 34.4 24.0 38.4
2023 839 33.7 24.8 38.7
2024 927 34.4 26.9 35.2

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 Bonita Vista Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1364 50.1 27.2 n/a
1989 1525 58.3 26.1 n/a
1990 1682 61.3 27.4 n/a
1991 1703 64.0 26.6 n/a
1992 1727 65.0 26.5 5
1993 1368 55.2 24.8 9.5
1994 1453 59.6 24.4 12.9
1995 1549 66.5 23.3 14.8
1996 1549 66.5 23.3 14.8
1997 1645 68.4 24.0 13.3
1998 1520 65.1 23.3 15.1
1999 1326 58.4 22.7 13.4
2000 1202 51.6 23.3 14.1
2001 1241 54.0 23.0 18.3
2002 1250 55.0 22.7 23.2
2003 1250 55.0 22.7 23.2
2004 1156 52.6 22.0 25.1
2005 1141 50.0 22.8 21
2006 1119 49.0 22.8 23.4
2007 1164 49.9 23.3 17.8
2008 1148 58.7 19.6 23.4
2009 1144 47.3 20.3 20.9
2010 1075 49.3 21.7 26
2011 1134 n/a n/a 25.6
2012 1080 44.6 24.2 n/a
2013 1051 39.4 26.6 28.6
2014 1136 42.4 26.7 35.3
2015 1209 49.0 24.6 38.7
2016 1188 50.0 23.7 39.1
2017 1137 47.3 23.9 34.2
2018 1141 48.1 23.7 48.6
2019 1180 45.3 25.9 42.4
2020 1094 n/a n/a 42.8
2021 918 37.3 24.6 42
2022 830 34.4 24.0 38.4
2023 839 33.7 24.8 38.7
2024 927 34.4 26.9 35.2

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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Per Pupil Expenditures for Bonita Vista Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $7,253

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

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Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 804th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 694th of 2802 Middle schools
 4.8%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Bonita Vista Middle)60.958.1
 2.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sweetwater Union High)53.747.9
 5.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Bonita Vista Middle)43.141.1
 2%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Sweetwater Union High)36.931.2
 5.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Bonita Vista Middle)54.456.8
 2.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sweetwater Union High)50.445
 5.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Bonita Vista Middle)33.834.2
 0.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Sweetwater Union High)33.325.8
 7.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Bonita Vista Middle)40.433.6
 6.8%
   8th Grade Science (Sweetwater Union High)29.424.2
 5.2%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students1180839
 28.9%
African American3630
 16.7%
American Indian71
 85.7%
Asian11877
 34.7%
Hispanic714532
 25.5%
Pacific Islander114
 63.6%
White224129
 42.4%
Two or More Races7066
 5.7%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients42.4%38.7%
 3.6%


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In the 2023-24 school year, 927 students attended Bonita Vista Middle.

Students who attend Bonita Vista Middle usually go on to attend Bonita Vista Senior High

Students at Bonita Vista Middle are 71% Hispanic, 11% White, 8% Asian, 7% Two or more races, 3% African American.

Bonita Vista Middle ranks 767th of 2777 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 4 stars out of 5.


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