Eastlake Middle vs Salt Creek Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 764 m 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
Salt Creek Elementary
Chula Vista · Public elementary · Grades K–6
835 students
| Measure | Eastlake Middle Chula Vista, California | Salt Creek Elementary Chula Vista, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 68 Top 25% | 74 Top 25% |
| State rank | #206 of 1,334 | #581 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #3764 of 15,369 | #8352 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 1,613 | 835 |
| Enrollment | 1,613 | 835 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 25.4% | 34.1% |
| Students per teacher | 26.4 | 24.6 |
| Reading proficiency | 73% | 80% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 73% |
| city | Chula Vista | Chula Vista |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Salt Creek Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (74.4 vs 68.1).
- •Salt Creek Elementary does better on math proficiency (73% vs 52%).
- •Salt Creek Elementary does better on reading proficiency (80% vs 73%).
- •Eastlake Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (25.4% vs 34.1%).
- •Salt Creek Elementary does better on students per teacher (24.6 vs 26.4).
- •Eastlake Middle is the larger school with 1,613 students compared with 835.
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 Salt Creek Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Salt Creek Elementary ranks higher (74.4 vs 68.1 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 Eastlake Middle and Salt Creek Elementary?
About 764 m in a straight line, between Chula Vista and Chula Vista in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Eastlake Middle: 1,613. Salt Creek Elementary: 835. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Eastlake Middle and Salt Creek Elementary rank in California?
Eastlake Middle is 206th of 1,334 and Salt Creek Elementary is 581st of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).