Bonita Vista Middle vs Discovery Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bonita Vista Middle
Chula Vista · Public middle · Grades 7–8
972 students
Discovery Charter
Chula Vista · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
945 students
| Measure | Bonita Vista Middle Chula Vista, California | Discovery Charter Chula Vista, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 73 Top 25% |
| State rank | #398 of 1,334 | #634 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7330 of 15,369 | #9104 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 972 | 945 |
| Enrollment | 972 | 945 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.4% | 31.4% |
| Students per teacher | 24.9 | 24.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 78% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 68% |
| city | Chula Vista | Chula Vista |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Discovery Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (73.2 vs 51.4).
- •Discovery Charter does better on math proficiency (68% vs 39%).
- •Discovery Charter does better on reading proficiency (78% vs 58%).
- •Discovery Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (31.4% vs 39.4%).
- •Discovery Charter does better on students per teacher (24.2 vs 24.9).
- •Bonita Vista Middle is the larger school with 972 students compared with 945.
- •Bonita Vista Middle is a public school while Discovery Charter is a charter 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 Bonita Vista Middle better than Discovery Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Discovery Charter ranks higher (73.2 vs 51.4 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 Bonita Vista Middle and Discovery Charter?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Chula Vista and Chula Vista in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bonita Vista Middle: 972. Discovery Charter: 945. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bonita Vista Middle and Discovery Charter rank in California?
Bonita Vista Middle is 398th of 1,334 and Discovery Charter is 634th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).