Serving 472 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Chula Vista Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 40% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 89% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 472 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
- Minority Enrollment: 89%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 40% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 56% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 35-39% (Top 30%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Chula Vista Hills Elementary School's student population of 472 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 13% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
472 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Chula Vista Hills Elementary School ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Chula Vista Hills Elementary School is 0.50, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2939 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
40%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
9%
12%
Hispanic
69%
55%
Black
2%
5%
White
11%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
34%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Chula Vista Hills Elementary School's ranking?
Chula Vista Hills Elementary School is ranked #2939 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Chula Vista Hills Elementary School often compared to?
Chula Vista Hills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Discovery Charter, Eastlake Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
40% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 56% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Chula Vista Hills Elementary School?
472 students attend Chula Vista Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Chula Vista Hills Elementary School students are Hispanic, 11% of students are White, 9% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Chula Vista Hills Elementary School?
Chula Vista Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Chula Vista Hills Elementary School offer ?
Chula Vista Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Chula Vista Hills Elementary School part of?
Chula Vista Hills Elementary School is part of Chula Vista Elementary School District.
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