At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available
State avg: 489
1,542
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
78%+12.6pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
23.0:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
Charter
Charter
0–12
Grade Span
Other
Level
Overview
Mueller Charter (Robert L.) is a public other serving grades 0–12 in Chula Vista, California. The school enrolls 1,542 students. It is part of the Mueller Charter (Robert L.) District district. The school operates as a charter school.
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Strengths & Things to Consider
Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.
Strengths
Charter school with flexibility in curriculum
Publicly funded with greater autonomy over instruction and staffing
Things to Consider
Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
23:1 — larger classes than typical
Higher share of students from low-income families
78% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs
Key Facts
SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelOther
Grade Span0–12
DistrictMueller Charter (Robert L.) District
County6073
CityChula Vista
ZIP91910
CharterYes
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060157800869
Student Demographics
Total Enrollment1,542
White0.1%
Hispanic / Latino87.5%
Black / African American2.4%
Asian2.3%
American Indian / Alaska Native6.5%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.2%
Two or More Races1.1%
Race / Ethnicity Distribution
White
0.1%
Hispanic
87.5%
Black
2.4%
Asian
2.3%
Two+
1.1%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)
Equity & Title I
In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.