C
Below Average
51/100

Howard Gardner Community Charter

📚 K – 08 🏫 School Charter School
📍 647 E St., Chula Vista, CA 91910
Overall
C
51/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
D
3.1 grade levels below the U.S. average · 7th percentile in California
Growth
B
Students gain 0.99 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 55th percentile
Resources
B
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against California schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

51
Repit Score
out of 100
180
Students
enrolled
19.0:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$20K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%7/1003.1 grade levels below the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%55/100Students gain 0.99 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 1.25 in 2009–19; 45th percentile in California (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%76/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 50% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with California schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −32 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in California. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency37% (−11 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency27% (−10 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the California state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
Hispanic37%22%reading -2 pts, math -6 pts31st percentile (list)
Low-income37%27%reading -1 pts, math -1 pts40th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 647 E St.
City Chula Vista
ZIP Code 91910
District 0601520
NCES School ID 060152012866
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 91910

Understanding the community around Howard Gardner Community Charter helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $84,111
Per Capita Income $36,706
Poverty Rate 8.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 41.7%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 27.4%
High School or Higher 83.1%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $621,200
Median Rent $1,830
Owner-Occupied 51.3%
Renter-Occupied 48.7%
View full data for ZIP 91910 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Howard Gardner Community Charter.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 53.3%
Female 46.7%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Hispanic/Latino 97.8%
Black 2.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 180
Teachers (FTE) 9.5
Student:Teacher Ratio 19.0:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Howard Gardner Community Charter?
Howard Gardner Community Charter has a Repit School Score of 51 out of 100, earning a grade of C. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Howard Gardner Community Charter?
Howard Gardner Community Charter has 180 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 19.0:1.
What grades does Howard Gardner Community Charter serve?
Howard Gardner Community Charter serves grades K – 08 and is classified as a School. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Howard Gardner Community Charter receive per student?
Howard Gardner Community Charter receives $20,140 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Howard Gardner Community Charter in 91910 ▼
Avg Home Value
$834,862
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,580
1-Year Change
+3.0%
% Renters
48.7%

Other Schools in 91910

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026