Hawking S.T.E.A.M. Charter vs Mueller Charter (Robert L.)
A head-to-head comparison of two other schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Hawking S.T.E.A.M. Charter
Chula Vista · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,321 students
Mueller Charter (Robert L.)
Chula Vista · Charter other · Grades K–12
1,542 students
| Measure | Hawking S.T.E.A.M. Charter Chula Vista, California | Mueller Charter (Robert L.) Chula Vista, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | – Not rated | – Not rated |
| State rank | – | – |
| National rank | – | – |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Other | Other |
| Year range | Grades K–12 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 1,321 | 1,542 |
| Enrollment | 1,321 | 1,542 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 46.2% | 77.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 23.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 48% | 59% |
| Math proficiency | 38% | 42% |
| city | Chula Vista | Chula Vista |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Mueller Charter (Robert L.) does better on math proficiency (42% vs 38%).
- •Mueller Charter (Robert L.) does better on reading proficiency (59% vs 48%).
- •Hawking S.T.E.A.M. Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (46.2% vs 77.8%).
- •Hawking S.T.E.A.M. Charter does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 23.0).
- •Mueller Charter (Robert L.) is the larger school with 1,542 students compared with 1,321.
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 Hawking S.T.E.A.M. Charter better than Mueller Charter (Robert L.)?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Hawking S.T.E.A.M. Charter and Mueller Charter (Robert L.)?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between Chula Vista and Chula Vista in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Hawking S.T.E.A.M. Charter: 1,321. Mueller Charter (Robert L.): 1,542. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Hawking S.T.E.A.M. Charter and Mueller Charter (Robert L.) rank in California?
Hawking S.T.E.A.M. Charter is unranked and Mueller Charter (Robert L.) is unranked among other schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).