Serving 703 students in grades 7-8, Castle Park Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 98% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 703 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 98%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 17% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Castle Park Middle serves the west part of Chula Vista, CA, covering an attendance area of approximately 8 square miles. Most students live within a 5-10 minute drive, with the furthest distance from the school being about 3.3 miles.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Castle Park Middle School's student population of 703 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 36 teachers has grown by 5% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
703 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
36 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Motto
TBA
School Rankings
Castle Park Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Castle Park Middle School is 0.13, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7478 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
17%
34%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
47%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
3%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
93%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
2%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
1%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 15-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)35.4%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
TBA
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Castle Park Middle School's ranking?
Castle Park Middle School is ranked #7478 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Castle Park Middle School often compared to?
Castle Park Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hilltop Middle School, Chula Vista Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
17% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Castle Park Middle School?
703 students attend Castle Park Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Castle Park Middle School students are Hispanic, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are White, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Castle Park Middle School?
Castle Park Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Castle Park Middle School offer ?
Castle Park Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Castle Park Middle School part of?
Castle Park Middle School is part of Sweetwater Union High School District.
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