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Eastlake Middle

900 Duncan Ranch Rd., Chula Vista, CA 91914Sweetwater Union High →
Federal DataRegular SchoolGrades 07–08Non-Charter
1,611
Students
Total enrolled
$16,384
Per-Pupil Spend
Nat'l avg $14,347
↑ 14% vs nat'l
27.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
Nat'l avg 15.4:1
↑ 81% vs nat'l
⇄ Compare with another school
Large public school
Serves 1,611 students in grades 07–08 in Chula Vista, California.
14% above average funding
District spends $16,384 per pupil, 14% more than the national average of $14,347.
27.9 : 1 student-teacher ratio
This is above the national average — larger classes of 15.4:1.
About This School

Eastlake Middle is a very large middle in Chula Vista, California, serving grades 07–08 with 1,611 students. The district invests $16,384 per student — 14% above the national average of $14,347, with a 27.9:1 student-teacher ratio that is higher than the national norm of 15.4:1. About 26% of students qualify for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a mixed-income student body.

Student Body & Demographics at Eastlake Middle

1,611
Total Students
27.9 : 1
Student:Teacher
26%
Free Lunch
58
Teacher FTE
Grade Range
PK
K
1
2
3
4
5
6
7
8
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10
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12
Highlighted grades (07–08) are served by this school
Gender Distribution831 male · 780 female
52%
48%
Male 52%Female 48%
Free / Reduced Lunch Eligibility26%
National avg 52% · 420 students
Student Composition
18%
16%
49%
10%
Asian18%
White16%
Hispanic / Latino49%
Black7%
Multiracial10%
Native American1%
NCES Common Core of Data · Race/ethnicity self-reported · NCES ID: 063864011269

School Resources & Funding

Per-Pupil Expenditure$16,384Above avg
National avg $14,347
Per-Pupil Spending Comparison
This school
$16,384
State avg
$29,103
National avg
$14,347
How School Funding Is Typically Spent
44%
19%
12%
15%
Instruction$7,209
Student Support$3,113
Administration$1,966
Operations$2,458
Other$1,638
Estimated using national average spending distribution (NCES) · School-level breakdowns not publicly reported
Of the $16,384 spent per student, an estimated $7,258 (~44%) goes directly to classroom instruction.
Where Funding Comes From
58%
32%
State government
58.4%
Local (property tax)
32.2%
Federal programs
9.4%
NCES F-33 Finance Survey · District-level data applied to this school
Strengths & Considerations
Strengths
  • Traditional public school — open enrollment, no application process required
Worth Considering
  • 27.9:1 student-teacher ratio — larger classes than the national average of 15.4:1
Strengths and considerations are derived from federal data thresholds — not editorial judgements. See data sources below.
K–12 Pathway in District
Middle
Rancho del Rey MiddleHilltop MiddleBonita Vista MiddleGranger Junior High
+7 more
↓
High School
Eastlake HighSweetwater HighOtay Ranch Senior HighOlympian High
+13 more
School Profile
TypeRegular School
LevelMiddle
Grades07 – 08
Location—
CountySan Diego County
CharterNo
VirtualNo
DistrictSweetwater Union High →
Phone: (619)591-4000
NCES ID: 063864011269
Who Is This School For?

Best suited for families in Chula Vista seeking a public middle school, especially those prioritizing a solid, no-frills public education. We always recommend an in-person visit and a conversation with current families before making any enrollment decision.

More in Sweetwater Union High
High
Eastlake High
2,783 students · 09–12
21% FRL
High
Sweetwater High
2,679 students · 09–12
● 38 opp89% FRL
High
Otay Ranch Senior High
2,491 students · 09–12
31% FRL
High
Olympian High
2,341 students · 09–12
25% FRL
High
San Ysidro High
2,316 students · 09–12
● 25 opp78% FRL
High
Bonita Vista Senior High
2,140 students · 09–12
35% FRL
High
Chula Vista Senior High
2,053 students · 09–12
77% FRL
High
Hilltop Senior High
1,885 students · 09–12
● 48 opp72% FRL
District School Rankings
Location
900 Duncan Ranch Rd., Chula Vista, CA 91914
Data Sources & Transparency
Enrollment & Profile
NCES Common Core of Data. Grades, enrollment, demographics, school characteristics. Updated annually.
Funding & Spending
NCES F-33 Finance Survey. District-level spending data. School-level breakdowns are not publicly reported.
Graduation Rate
EDFacts Adjusted Cohort Graduation Rate (ACGR). High schools only. Small cohorts may be range-coded for privacy.
Opportunity Score
Opportunity Atlas (Chetty, Friedman et al., Harvard/Census Bureau). Census tract outcomes for children born in the 1980s.
Fact-Based Rankings
Best-school rankings are computed from federal metrics only — enrollment, per-pupil spending, student-teacher ratio, opportunity score, and graduation rate. No editorial opinion or paid placements.
Equity Data (Coming Soon)
AP access, counselor ratios, and chronic absenteeism from the CRDC will be added in a future update.

Questions to Ask on Your School Visit

Research shows the most important factors are invisible in the data. Here is what to ask when you visit.

Middle
1
How does the school support the transition from elementary?
Orientation programs, peer mentoring
2
What electives and clubs are available?
Arts, STEM, sports, extracurriculars
3
How are students grouped for core subjects?
Tracking policies can affect equity
4
What is the school's homework and study policy?
Look for balance and academic support
5
How is bullying and social pressure addressed?
Anti-bullying policies, counselor availability
6
What advanced or enrichment options exist?
Honors courses, gifted programs
7
What does the school do with student performance data?
How data is used to personalize instruction
8
How would you describe teacher retention here?
High turnover can disrupt continuity of learning
9
What's the culture around student diversity and inclusion?
How differences are celebrated and managed

Frequently Asked Questions

About this school and the data on this page

About This Data

All figures on this page come directly from US federal open datasets — NCES Common Core of Data, EDFacts, and the Opportunity Atlas — and we work hard to keep them accurate and up to date. That said, federal data is published on an annual cycle, so some figures may not yet reflect the very latest school-year changes or local updates. We recommend using this page as a helpful starting point and cross-checking with the school or district directly, or visiting the NCES Common Core of Data and ed.gov for the most authoritative figures before making any important decisions.