Serving 431 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 56% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 68% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 87% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 431 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 87%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 20% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 56% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: 68% (Top 20%)
- Science Proficiency: 50-54% (Top 20%)
- Attendance Zone: Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary serves the northern part of Chula Vista, CA, within an attendance zone that spans approximately 1.5 square miles. Most families can expect a typical drive to the school of 5 to 10 minutes, with the farthest edge of the zone located about 1.3 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
School Overview
Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School's student population of 431 students has declined by 17% over five school years.
The teacher population of 20 teachers has declined by 23% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
431 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
20 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1999
School Calendar
School Motto
It's Great to be a Mustang!
School Rankings
Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School is 0.70, which is more 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
#1395 out of 9523 schools
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
56%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
68%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
50-54%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
20%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
48%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Black
6%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
White
13%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
13%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)19.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
27%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 26-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School's ranking?
Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School is ranked #1395 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School often compared to?
Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Salt Creek Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
56% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 68% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School?
431 students attend Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
48% of Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Asian, 13% of students are White, 13% of students are Two or more races, and 6% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School?
Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School offer ?
Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School part of?
Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary School is part of Chula Vista Elementary School District.
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