Castle Park Middle

160 Quintard St.
Chula Vista, CA 91911

724 Students

Middle School 7th - 8th

School Overview

Castle Park Middle School, located in Chula Vista, California, serves as a central educational institution within the Sweetwater Union High School District. The school is deeply integrated into its surrounding community and is known for providing a structured academic environment for students in grades 7 and 8. With a focus on preparing young adolescents for the rigors of high school and beyond, the campus emphasizes core curriculum standards while fostering a supportive atmosphere intended to address the unique social and developmental needs of middle schoolers.

Beyond its classroom instruction, Castle Park Middle is recognized for its commitment to student engagement and school spirit. The school provides a variety of extracurricular opportunities, including athletic programs, clubs, and elective courses, which aim to help students discover their talents and build leadership skills. By prioritizing a mix of academic rigor and student involvement, the school strives to create an inclusive environment that prepares its diverse student body for future success in the Chula Vista community and the global workforce.

724

Total Students

35.8

Full-Time Teachers

20.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

61.5%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Castle Park Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	45
Hispanic	621
Black	12
Asian	31
Two or More	13
American Indian	2

Hispanic
621 (85.8 %)
White
45 (6.2 %)
Asian
31 (4.3 %)
Two or More
13 (1.8 %)
Black
12 (1.7 %)
American Indian
2 (0.3 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Sweetwater Union High
Phone:	(619)691-5490
Grade Range:	7th - 8th
Total Students:	724
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	35.8
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	20.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	433
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	12

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 7 361

Grade 8 363

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Castle Park Middle
Grade	Student Count
Grade 7	361
Grade 8	363

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Castle Park Middle
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	323	44.6%
Male	401	55.4%

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