Castle Park Middle vs Otay Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.1 km 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
Otay Elementary
Chula Vista · Public elementary · Grades K–6
455 students
| Measure | Castle Park Middle Chula Vista, California | Otay Elementary Chula Vista, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 32 Lower 50% | 35 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #686 of 1,334 | #2896 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #11564 of 15,369 | #35220 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 703 | 455 |
| Enrollment | 703 | 455 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 63.3% | 84.6% |
| Students per teacher | 19.5 | 22.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 30% | 35% |
| city | Chula Vista | Chula Vista |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Otay Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (35.1 vs 31.7).
- •Otay Elementary does better on math proficiency (35% vs 30%).
- •Otay Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 42%).
- •Castle Park Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (63.3% vs 84.6%).
- •Castle Park Middle does better on students per teacher (19.5 vs 22.8).
- •Castle Park Middle is the larger school with 703 students compared with 455.
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 Otay Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Otay Elementary ranks higher (35.1 vs 31.7 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 Otay Elementary?
About 1.1 km in a straight line, between Chula Vista and Chula Vista in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Castle Park Middle: 703. Otay Elementary: 455. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Castle Park Middle and Otay Elementary rank in California?
Castle Park Middle is 686th of 1,334 and Otay Elementary is 2896th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).