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Schools in 91914 — Chula Vista, California: 91914 students aren't just reaching proficiency — many go beyond it.

91914 has 4 ranked schools in Chula Vista, averaging a Scope Score of 55.1/100 — 16.3 points above the state average of 38.9 (a state average weighted to 91914's own mix of school levels; CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 32.0 to 68.7, a 36.7-point spread. 2 schools rank in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

How 91914 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Liberty Elementary with a Scope Score of 69 and 42.2% of students exceeding standard.

Students here are going past the bar, not just to it. Schools here average 32.2% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.4%, itself weighted to 91914's own level mix.

Cohort growth among 91914's elementary schools — the returning cohort, 2023 G3 → 2025 G5 — averages +87 scale-score points across 3 schools in 91914 with a large enough tested cohort. Scale scores rise with grade for nearly every school, so this describes the cohort's trajectory, not a ranking against other zip codes — worth examining school by school.

Chronic absenteeism across 91914 averages 7.6%, below the state average of 17.9%, weighted to 91914's own level mix. CDE CAASPP 2025.

How 91914 compares to nearby zip codes

ZipCityMilesSchoolsAvg Scorevs 91914
91914Chula Vista455.1/100
91915Chula Vista2.0850.5/100-4.7
91913Chula Vista2.51354.5/100-0.6
91902Bonita4.1352.1/100-3.1
91977Spring Valley5.31333.6/100-21.5
92139San Diego5.4732.0/100-23.1

Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.

School archetypes in 91914

2 Growth Engine1 Culture First1 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 91914 are classified as Growth Engine (2) — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.

Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more

For the data nerds

All schools in 91914

ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP

Figures
Score range32.0 – 68.7
36.7 pts SchoolScope composite
Chronic absenteeismstate avg 17.9% (level-matched)

Elementary Schools (4)

avg 55.1/1004 ranked elementary schools3 Strong, 1 Developing
#SchoolExceededScore
1Liberty Elementary
Chula Vista Elementary Growth Engine
42.2%93rd percentile · StrongScope Score 69/100
2Salt Creek Elementary
Chula Vista Elementary Growth Engine
43.2%91st percentile · StrongScope Score 65/100
3Marshall (Thurgood) Elementary
Chula Vista Elementary Building Momentum
31.4%82nd percentile · StrongScope Score 55/100
4Learning Choice Academy - Chula Vista
Chula Vista Elementary Culture First
11.9%40th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 32/100
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025 · 4 schools in 91914Methodology · Explore all schools

Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

What Scope Scores can't tell you about 91914

Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in 91914 (Chula Vista) good?
91914 has 4 ranked schools in Chula Vista, averaging a Scope Score of 55.1/100 — 16.3 points above the state average, a benchmark weighted to 91914's own mix of school levels. 32.2% of students exceed the state standard on average. Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best school in 91914?
The highest-scoring school in zip code 91914 is Liberty Elementary with a Scope Score of 69/100 and 42.2% of students exceeding the state standard. See full methodology.
How do 91914 schools compare to the state average?
Schools in zip code 91914 average a Scope Score of 55.1/100 — 16.3 points above the state average of 38.9, a state average weighted to zip code 91914's own mix of school levels. The exceeded rate averages 32.2% vs. 21.4% statewide (also level-weighted).
How many schools are in zip code 91914?
Zip code 91914 has 4 ranked schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's composite rating (0–100), built from publicly available California school data across academic-performance and school-climate signals. Full methodology and weights.