Altus Schools South Bay vs Valley Vista Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.3 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Altus Schools South Bay
Chula Vista · Charter high · Grades 7–12
372 students
Valley Vista Elementary
Bonita · Public elementary · Grades K–6
513 students
| Measure | Altus Schools South Bay Chula Vista, California | Valley Vista Elementary Bonita, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 22 Lower 50% | 37 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1053 of 1,343 | #2765 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14866 of 16,910 | #33942 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–12 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 372 | 513 |
| Enrollment | 372 | 513 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 76.1% | 53.6% |
| Students per teacher | 37.2 | 22.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 17% | 30% |
| city | Chula Vista | Bonita |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Valley Vista Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.1 vs 22.4).
- •Valley Vista Elementary does better on math proficiency (30% vs 17%).
- •Valley Vista Elementary does better on reading proficiency (49% vs 47%).
- •Valley Vista Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (53.6% vs 76.1%).
- •Valley Vista Elementary does better on students per teacher (22.3 vs 37.2).
- •Valley Vista Elementary is the larger school with 513 students compared with 372.
- •Altus Schools South Bay is a charter school while Valley Vista Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Altus Schools South Bay better than Valley Vista Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Valley Vista Elementary ranks higher (37.1 vs 22.4 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Altus Schools South Bay and Valley Vista Elementary?
About 1.3 km in a straight line, between Chula Vista and Bonita in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Altus Schools South Bay: 372. Valley Vista Elementary: 513. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Altus Schools South Bay and Valley Vista Elementary rank in California?
Altus Schools South Bay is 1053rd of 1,343 and Valley Vista Elementary is 2765th of 5,693 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).