Castle Park Middle vs Lauderbach (J. Calvin) Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 989 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Castle Park Middle
Chula Vista · Public middle · Grades 7–8
703 students
Lauderbach (J. Calvin) Elementary
Chula Vista · Public elementary · Grades K–6
763 students
| Measure | Castle Park Middle Chula Vista, California | Lauderbach (J. Calvin) Elementary Chula Vista, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 28 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #686 of 1,334 | #3492 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11564 of 15,369 | #39752 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 703 | 763 |
| Enrollment | 703 | 763 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.3% | 83.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 23.1 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 44% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 35% |
| city | Chula Vista | Chula Vista |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Castle Park Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (31.7 vs 28.1).
- •Lauderbach (J. Calvin) Elementary does better on math proficiency (35% vs 30%).
- •Lauderbach (J. Calvin) Elementary does better on reading proficiency (44% vs 42%).
- •Castle Park Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.3% vs 83.7%).
- •Castle Park Middle does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 23.1).
- •Lauderbach (J. Calvin) Elementary is the larger school with 763 students compared with 703.
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 Castle Park Middle better than Lauderbach (J. Calvin) Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Castle Park Middle ranks higher (31.7 vs 28.1 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 Castle Park Middle and Lauderbach (J. Calvin) Elementary?
About 989 m in a straight line, between Chula Vista and Chula Vista in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Castle Park Middle: 703. Lauderbach (J. Calvin) Elementary: 763. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Castle Park Middle and Lauderbach (J. Calvin) Elementary rank in California?
Castle Park Middle is 686th of 1,334 and Lauderbach (J. Calvin) Elementary is 3492nd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).