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Bonita Vista Middle

Sweetwater Union High · San Diego County · 650 Otay Lakes Road, Chula Vista, CA 91910-6910

(619) 397-2200 · bvm.sweetwaterschools.org/

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7/10
#458
Rank 458 out of 1,315
Top 35%
English Language Arts6/10 · #547 · 58th percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #424 · 68th percentile
Science7/10 · #400 · 70th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Bonita Vista Middle sits in the heart of Chula Vista, one of the more family-friendly stretches of the South Bay area just a short drive from downtown San Diego. The school leans a bit stronger in math and science than English, making it a solid fit for families with kids who thrive in STEM subjects, and its scores land comfortably above the state midpoint in a district that serves a large and diverse student population. The surrounding neighborhoods are well-established and walkable, with a mix of longtime residents and newer families who appreciate the area's proximity to both the coast and the city — Bonita Vista Middle tends to attract families looking for a stable, community-rooted middle school experience without having to venture far from home.

Student Demographics

871 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
627 (72%)
White
96 (11%)
Filipino
66 (8%)
Multiple Races
39 (4%)
African American
25 (3%)
Other
18 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners169 (19%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged380 (44%)
Students with Disabilities127 (15%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

972
Enrollment
40.3
Teachers (FTE)
24.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)
29.4
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs7/10 · #420 · 69th percentile

165 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found