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Finney (Myrtle S.) Elementary

Chula Vista Elementary · San Diego County · 3950 Byrd Street, San Diego, CA 92154-1799

(619) 690-1334 · schools.cvesd.org/schools/finney/

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5/10
#3271
Rank 3271 out of 5,722
Top 57%
English Language Arts6/10 · #2734 · 52nd percentile
Mathematics3/10 · #4031 · 30th percentile
Science5/10 · #2897 · 48th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Finney Elementary sits in the Otay Ranch and South Chula Vista corridor, right near the US-Mexico border in one of San Diego County's most culturally vibrant corners. The school lands in the middle of the pack statewide, with English scores holding up reasonably well but math being an area to watch — families who want to supplement at home or through tutoring may find this a worthwhile consideration. It's a solid neighborhood school for families rooted in this tight-knit, binational community, where the blend of cultures and proximity to Tijuana make for a genuinely unique place to grow up.

Student Demographics

206 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
173 (84%)
Filipino
18 (9%)
White
6 (3%)
Multiple Races
4 (2%)
Other
6 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners72 (35%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged153 (74%)
Students with Disabilities46 (22%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

396
Enrollment
19.3
Teachers (FTE)
20.5:1
Student-Staff Ratio
1
Administrators (FTE)
15.8
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 Programs6/10 · #2535 · 58th percentile

127 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found