Howard Gardner Community Charter
Howard Gardner Community Charter serves 215 students in grades Kindergarten-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 35-39% (which is approximately equal to the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 55-59% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Howard Gardner Community Charter placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Howard Gardner Community Charter places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
Howard Gardner Community Charter's student population of 215 students has grown by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 11 teachers has grown by 22% over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-8 |
| Total Students | 215 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 11 teachers |
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School Comparison
Howard Gardner Community Charter is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Howard Gardner Community Charter is 0.21, 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.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #3549 out of 9602 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 35-39% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 55-59% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 20:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 89% | 54% |
| Black | 3% | 5% |
| White | 4% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | 1% | 1% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.21 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 70% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 20% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Chula Vista Elementary School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Howard Gardner Community Charter is Hilltop Senior High School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Hilltop Middle School (0.3 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Hilltop Drive Elementary School (0.2 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Chula Vista Hilltop Drive Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 565 students
0.2 miles
30 Murray St.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 422-8323 0.2 K-6 565 - Chula Vista Hilltop Middle School Magnet School
Grades: 7-8 | 1,005 student
0.3 miles
44 E. J St.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 498-2700 0.3 7-8 1,005 - Chula Vista Hilltop Senior High School Magnet School
Grades: 9-12 | 2,141 students
0.3 miles
555 Claire Ave.
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 476-4200 0.3 9-12 2,141 - Chula Vista Special Education Preschool
0.5 miles
84 E. J St. Rm. 301
Chula Vista, CA 91910
(619) 425-9600 0.5 n/a n/a - Chula Vista Cook (hazel Goes) Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 331 students
0.8 miles
875 Cuyamaca Ave.
Chula Vista, CA 91911
(619) 422-8381 0.8 K-6 331
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