Castle Park Middle

Summary:

Castle Park Middle is a public middle school in Chula Vista, California, serving 724 students in grades 7-8. It is part of the Sweetwater Union High School District, which is ranked 745 out of 1,568 districts in the state.

Despite being part of the Sweetwater Union High School District, Castle Park Middle has consistently ranked in the bottom half of California middle schools, with a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger. The school has seen a significant increase in chronic absenteeism, rising from 5.0% in 2018-2019 to 35.9% in 2021-2022. Academically, Castle Park Middle's proficiency rates in English Language Arts and Mathematics are significantly lower than the district and state averages. The school's performance is particularly low for certain student subgroups, such as White students and students with disabilities.

When comparing Castle Park Middle to other nearby middle schools in the Sweetwater Union High School District, such as Bonita Vista Middle and Rancho del Rey Middle, it is clear that Castle Park Middle is an outlier in terms of academic performance. The high rates of chronic absenteeism and the socioeconomic challenges faced by the student population at Castle Park Middle may be contributing factors to the school's low academic performance. However, the data suggests that there is room for improvement, particularly for English Language Learners and students with disabilities.


Detail:

Public 7-8

 160 Quintard St.
       Chula Vista, CA  91911-4414


(619) 691-5490

District: Sweetwater Union High

SchoolDigger Rank:
2270th of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures:  $8,234 Help


Students who attend Castle Park Middle usually attend:

High:    Castle Park Senior High

Feeder schools for Castle Park Middle:

Elementary:    Harborside Elementary
    Lauderbach (J. Calvin) Elementary
    Loma Verde Elementary
    Montgomery (John J.) Elementary
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Student/teacher ratio:  19.2 Help
Number of students:  673

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:
89.2%
Asian:
3.9%
White:
3.3%
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Free/discounted lunch recipients:  68.5% Help


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Compare Details Castle Park Middle ranks worse than 81.7% of middle schools in California. It also ranks last among 11 ranked middle schools in the Sweetwater Union High School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 19.65. (See more...)
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Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.
Student Body
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Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (89.2%), Asian (3.9%), White (3.3%). (See more...)
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Compare Details 68.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)
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Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Castle Park Middle is 19.2, which is the 2nd best among 11 middle schools in the Sweetwater Union High School District. (See more...)
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Compare Details The average total spent per student at Castle Park Middle is $8,234, which is the 5th highest among 11 middle schools in the Sweetwater Union High School District.
Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Castle Park Middle:

SchoolDigger ranks Castle Park Middle 2270th of 2777 California public middle schools. (See Castle Park Middle in the ranking list.)

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Sweetwater Union High:

SchoolDigger ranks Sweetwater Union High 745th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Castle Park Middle

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Rank History for all students at Castle Park Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2004 29.31 1211th 1769 31.5%
2005 33.90 1127th 1777 36.6%
2006 35.10 1142nd 1804 36.7%
2007 40.81 1096th 1999 45.2%
2008 30.93 1400th 2005 30.2%
2009 41.21 1177th 2063 42.9%
2010 38.98 1333rd 2179 38.8%
2011 28.82 1679th 2236 24.9%
2012 32.51 1570th 2259 30.5%
2013 44.12 1314th 2379 44.8%
2015 24.60 1850th 2477 25.3%
2016 23.46 1891st 2497 24.3%
2017 38.85 1429th 2508 43.0%
2018 43.54 1271st 2480 48.8%
2019 37.62 1534th 2715 43.5%
2021 26.49 660th 894 26.2%
2022 23.51 2057th 2740 24.9%
2023 21.59 2198th 2802 21.6%
2024 19.65 2270th 2777 18.3%
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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Castle Park Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 55.55 351st 1364 74.3%
2019 53.11 378th 1442 73.8%
2021 40.52 182nd 363 49.9%
2022 50.25 468th 1540 69.6%
2023 44.04 619th 1529 59.5%
2024 45.00 568th 1477 61.5%
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Rank History for Special Education students at Castle Park Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2023 27.52 1167th 1538 24.1%
2024 28.51 1154th 1550 25.5%
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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Castle Park Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 60.99 675th 2230 69.7%
2019 49.91 1022nd 2369 56.9%
2021 38.68 431st 721 40.2%
2022 31.14 1653rd 2458 32.8%
2023 29.54 1782nd 2549 30.1%
2024 24.85 1986th 2575 22.9%
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Rank History for Female students at Castle Park Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 47.16 1082nd 2262 52.2%
2019 38.35 1357th 2380 43.0%
2021 25.91 549th 738 25.6%
2022 23.42 1909th 2509 23.9%
2023 20.29 2087th 2547 18.1%
2024 18.95 2134th 2546 16.2%
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Rank History for Disabled students at Castle Park Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 34.92 806th 1369 41.1%
2019 25.13 1202nd 1491 19.4%
2021 53.18 113th 354 68.1%
2022 27.21 1169th 1531 23.6%
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Rank History for Male students at Castle Park Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 38.94 1290th 2273 43.2%
2019 34.89 1473rd 2407 38.8%
2021 27.70 539th 763 29.4%
2022 23.99 1885th 2527 25.4%
2023 23.33 1946th 2558 23.9%
2024 20.14 2075th 2547 18.5%
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Rank History for Hispanic students at Castle Park Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 57.13 725th 2072 65.0%
2019 49.90 949th 2213 57.1%
2022 28.64 1682nd 2359 28.7%
2023 25.61 1813th 2391 24.2%
2024 23.09 1890th 2383 20.7%
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Rank History for White students at Castle Park Middle

Year Avg Standard Score Statewide Rank Total # Ranked Middle Schools CA State Percentile SchoolDigger Rating
2018 24.20 1172nd 1496 21.7%
2019 21.89 1267th 1602 20.9%
2022 12.96 1402nd 1555 9.8%
2023 10.81 1424th 1552 8.2%
2024 11.15 1398th 1535 8.9%
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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

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Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Castle Park Middle

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Year White African American Asian Hispanic American Indian Pacific Islander Two or More Races Not Specified Total
1988 285 47 88 697 2 n/a n/a 0 1119
1989 268 47 91 695 2 n/a n/a 0 1103
1990 248 63 85 690 4 n/a n/a 0 1090
1991 269 75 92 775 7 n/a n/a 0 1218
1992 239 66 103 866 6 n/a n/a 0 1280
1993 214 83 90 924 5 n/a n/a 0 1316
1994 175 83 74 929 9 n/a n/a 0 1270
1995 149 80 83 964 8 n/a n/a 0 1284
1996 149 80 83 964 8 n/a n/a 0 1284
1997 148 79 83 976 9 n/a n/a 0 1295
1998 143 81 81 968 8 n/a n/a 0 1281
1999 136 101 68 999 5 n/a n/a 0 1309
2000 127 78 72 1007 5 n/a n/a 0 1289
2001 99 63 59 1095 5 n/a n/a 0 1321
2002 132 63 68 1239 7 n/a n/a 0 1509
2003 132 63 68 1239 7 n/a n/a 0 1509
2004 136 63 60 1262 9 n/a n/a 0 1530
2005 97 60 48 1218 7 n/a n/a 0 1430
2006 88 59 70 1201 7 n/a n/a 6 1431
2007 74 58 52 1014 4 n/a n/a 1 1203
2008 65 53 40 1001 2 n/a n/a 0 1161
2009 57 43 35 1023 3 5 2 0 1168
2010 48 35 41 963 2 4 3 0 1096
2011 39 34 32 916 3 6 22 0 1052
2012 44 25 26 884 9 5 30 0 1023
2013 29 19 20 748 0 2 15 0 833
2014 29 17 22 756 0 2 16 0 842
2015 28 23 19 792 2 2 13 0 879
2016 24 13 29 784 2 2 12 0 866
2017 23 25 29 786 0 3 11 0 877
2018 44 21 15 755 2 3 12 0 852
2019 80 14 18 667 5 4 15 0 803
2020 82 15 24 652 8 2 24 0 807
2021 67 15 27 644 4 5 15 0 777
2022 59 10 27 625 3 3 17 0 744
2023 45 12 31 621 2 0 13 0 724
2024 22 17 26 600 1 2 5 0 673

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Castle Park Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1119 49.4 22.6 n/a
1989 1103 49.4 22.3 n/a
1990 1090 48.0 22.7 n/a
1991 1218 50.8 23.9 n/a
1992 1280 51.6 24.8 44.4
1993 1316 54.7 24.1 44.2
1994 1270 57.5 22.1 52.3
1995 1284 57.0 22.5 67.3
1996 1284 57.0 22.5 67.3
1997 1295 57.6 22.5 68.9
1998 1281 58.9 21.7 69.2
1999 1309 59.9 21.9 71.5
2000 1289 60.2 21.4 61.8
2001 1321 63.0 21.0 74
2002 1509 72.7 20.8 68.9
2003 1509 72.7 20.8 68.9
2004 1530 71.3 21.5 72.4
2005 1430 70.5 20.3 63.1
2006 1431 67.8 21.1 62.2
2007 1203 63.1 19.1 63.7
2008 1161 63.3 18.3 63
2009 1168 53.0 19.1 74
2010 1096 52.9 20.7 80.7
2011 1052 n/a n/a 79
2012 1023 40.4 25.2 n/a
2013 833 32.0 26.0 85.2
2014 842 28.2 29.8 90
2015 879 33.0 26.6 86.9
2016 866 32.0 27.0 82.7
2017 877 35.7 24.5 78.3
2018 852 37.3 22.8 92.7
2019 803 38.6 20.8 82.8
2020 807 n/a n/a 83.4
2021 777 34.0 22.8 80.3
2022 744 33.5 22.2 78.1
2023 724 35.8 20.2 80.2
2024 673 35.0 19.2 68.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Castle Park Middle

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Year # Students Full-time Teachers Student/Teacher ratio % Free/Discounted Lunch
1988 1119 49.4 22.6 n/a
1989 1103 49.4 22.3 n/a
1990 1090 48.0 22.7 n/a
1991 1218 50.8 23.9 n/a
1992 1280 51.6 24.8 44.4
1993 1316 54.7 24.1 44.2
1994 1270 57.5 22.1 52.3
1995 1284 57.0 22.5 67.3
1996 1284 57.0 22.5 67.3
1997 1295 57.6 22.5 68.9
1998 1281 58.9 21.7 69.2
1999 1309 59.9 21.9 71.5
2000 1289 60.2 21.4 61.8
2001 1321 63.0 21.0 74
2002 1509 72.7 20.8 68.9
2003 1509 72.7 20.8 68.9
2004 1530 71.3 21.5 72.4
2005 1430 70.5 20.3 63.1
2006 1431 67.8 21.1 62.2
2007 1203 63.1 19.1 63.7
2008 1161 63.3 18.3 63
2009 1168 53.0 19.1 74
2010 1096 52.9 20.7 80.7
2011 1052 n/a n/a 79
2012 1023 40.4 25.2 n/a
2013 833 32.0 26.0 85.2
2014 842 28.2 29.8 90
2015 879 33.0 26.6 86.9
2016 866 32.0 27.0 82.7
2017 877 35.7 24.5 78.3
2018 852 37.3 22.8 92.7
2019 803 38.6 20.8 82.8
2020 807 n/a n/a 83.4
2021 777 34.0 22.8 80.3
2022 744 33.5 22.2 78.1
2023 724 35.8 20.2 80.2
2024 673 35.0 19.2 68.5

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.
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Per Pupil Expenditures for Castle Park Middle

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YearTotal Expenditures Per Pupil
2018 $8,234

Data source: California Department of Education
Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on Castle Park Middle

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Rank
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Ranks 1534th of 2715 Middle schoolsRanks 2198th of 2802 Middle schools
 21.9%

Test Scores

% proficient
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
% proficient
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Castle Park Middle)42.328
 14.4%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sweetwater Union High)53.747.9
 5.8%
   7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)51.447.4
 3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Castle Park Middle)27.313.8
 13.5%
   7th Grade Mathematics (Sweetwater Union High)36.931.2
 5.6%
   7th Grade Mathematics (California)37.933.2
 4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Castle Park Middle)42.323
 19.4%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Sweetwater Union High)50.445
 5.5%
   8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)49.445.7
 3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Castle Park Middle)33.619.2
 14.4%
   8th Grade Mathematics (Sweetwater Union High)33.325.8
 7.5%
   8th Grade Mathematics (California)36.629.9
 6.7%
8th Grade Science (Castle Park Middle)18.511.8
 6.7%
   8th Grade Science (Sweetwater Union High)29.424.2
 5.2%
   8th Grade Science (California)30.828.8
 2.1%

Student Body

Number of students
Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)
Number of students
Post pandemic (2022-2023)
Change (%)
Total Students803724
 9.8%
African American1412
 14.3%
American Indian52
 60%
Asian1831
 72.2%
Hispanic667621
 6.9%
Pacific Islander40
 100%
White8045
 43.8%
Two or More Races1513
 13.3%
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients82.8%80.2%
 2.6%


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Frequently Asked Questions about Castle Park Middle

Students who attend Castle Park Middle usually go on to attend Castle Park Senior High

In the 2023-24 school year, 673 students attended Castle Park Middle.

Students at Castle Park Middle are 89% Hispanic, 4% Asian, 3% White, 3% African American.

Castle Park Middle ranks in the bottom 18.3% of California middle schools.


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