Eastlake Middle vs Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Eastlake Middle
Chula Vista · Public middle · Grades 7–8
1,613 students
Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary
Chula Vista · Public elementary · Grades K–6
431 students
| Measure | Eastlake Middle Chula Vista, California | Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary Chula Vista, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 66 Top 50% |
| State rank | #206 of 1,334 | #1066 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #3764 of 15,369 | #14188 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,613 | 431 |
| Enrollment | 1,613 | 431 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.4% | 38.1% |
| Students per teacher | 26.4 | 21.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 70% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 59% |
| city | Chula Vista | Chula Vista |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Eastlake Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (68.1 vs 65.9).
- •Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary does better on math proficiency (59% vs 52%).
- •Eastlake Middle does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 70%).
- •Eastlake Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.4% vs 38.1%).
- •Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.6 vs 26.4).
- •Eastlake Middle is the larger school with 1,613 students compared with 431.
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 Eastlake Middle better than Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Eastlake Middle ranks higher (68.1 vs 65.9 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 Eastlake Middle and Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between Chula Vista and Chula Vista in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eastlake Middle: 1,613. Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary: 431. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eastlake Middle and Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary rank in California?
Eastlake Middle is 206th of 1,334 and Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary is 1066th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).