Howard Gardner Community Charter vs Vista Square Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Howard Gardner Community Charter
Chula Vista · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
178 students
Vista Square Elementary
Chula Vista · Public elementary · Grades K–6
554 students
| Measure | Howard Gardner Community Charter Chula Vista, California | Vista Square Elementary Chula Vista, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 27 Lower 50% | 29 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3584 of 5,693 | #3389 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #40389 of 50,301 | #38969 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 178 | 554 |
| Enrollment | 178 | 554 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 73% | 80.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.8 | 22.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 37% | 46% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 33% |
| city | Chula Vista | Chula Vista |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Vista Square Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (29.4 vs 27.0).
- •Vista Square Elementary does better on math proficiency (33% vs 27%).
- •Vista Square Elementary does better on reading proficiency (46% vs 37%).
- •Howard Gardner Community Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (73% vs 80.7%).
- •Howard Gardner Community Charter does better on students per teacher (19.8 vs 22.2).
- •Vista Square Elementary is the larger school with 554 students compared with 178.
- •Howard Gardner Community Charter is a charter school while Vista Square Elementary is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Howard Gardner Community Charter better than Vista Square Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Vista Square Elementary ranks higher (29.4 vs 27.0 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 Howard Gardner Community Charter and Vista Square Elementary?
About 1.0 km in a straight line, between Chula Vista and Chula Vista in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Howard Gardner Community Charter: 178. Vista Square Elementary: 554. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Howard Gardner Community Charter and Vista Square Elementary rank in California?
Howard Gardner Community Charter is 3584th of 5,693 and Vista Square Elementary is 3389th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).