Bonita Vista Middle vs Sunnyside Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.9 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
Sunnyside Elementary
Bonita · Public elementary · Grades K–6
434 students
| Measure | Bonita Vista Middle Chula Vista, California | Sunnyside Elementary Bonita, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 51 Top 50% | 61 Top 50% |
| State rank | #398 of 1,334 | #1319 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #7330 of 15,369 | #17620 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 972 | 434 |
| Enrollment | 972 | 434 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 39.4% | 38.5% |
| Students per teacher | 24.9 | 21.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 58% | 64% |
| Math proficiency | 39% | 54% |
| city | Chula Vista | Bonita |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Sunnyside Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (60.9 vs 51.4).
- •Sunnyside Elementary does better on math proficiency (54% vs 39%).
- •Sunnyside Elementary does better on reading proficiency (64% vs 58%).
- •Sunnyside Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (38.5% vs 39.4%).
- •Sunnyside Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.7 vs 24.9).
- •Bonita Vista Middle is the larger school with 972 students compared with 434.
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 Sunnyside Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Sunnyside Elementary ranks higher (60.9 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 Sunnyside Elementary?
About 2.9 km in a straight line, between Chula Vista and Bonita in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bonita Vista Middle: 972. Sunnyside Elementary: 434. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bonita Vista Middle and Sunnyside Elementary rank in California?
Bonita Vista Middle is 398th of 1,334 and Sunnyside Elementary is 1319th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).