Casillas (Joseph) Elementary School
Chula Vista, CA 91910
Phone: (619) 421-7555
Fax: (619) 421-3008
District: Chula Vista Elementary School District
GreatSchools Rating
public • Grades KG,1,2,3,4,5,6 • 431 students
Casillas (Joseph) Elementary School, a public school located in Chula Vista, CA, serves grades K-6 in the Chula Vista Elementary School District.It has received a GreatSchools Rating of 7 out of 10, based on a variety of school quality measures.
Casillas (Joseph) Elementary School is a public school located in Chula Vista, CA. 431 students attend Casillas (Joseph) Elementary School.
School Ratings
| Category | Rating | Details |
|---|---|---|
| Test Scores | 7/10 | The Test Score Rating examines how students at this school performed on standardized tests compared with other schools in the state. The Test Rating was created using 2025 California Assessment of Student Performance and Progress (CAASPP) data from California Department of Education, and using 2025 California Science Test data from California Department of Education. |
| Student Growth | 7/10 | The Student Progress Rating measures whether students at this school are making academic progress over time based on student growth data provided by the Department of Education. Specifically, this rating looks at how much progress individual students have made on state assessments during the past year or more, how this performance aligns with expected progress based on a student growth model established by the state Department of Education, and how this school's growth data compares to other schools in the state. The Growth Rating was created using 2025 Student growth data from California Department of Education. |
Posted: March 6, 2025
The teachers & staff are dedicated, create a warm & supportive environment where students feel safe, encouraged, & excited to learn.
Posted: March 6, 2025
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Posted: June 5, 2024
Great school. Have two kids attending here over the last 3 years. All teachers have been great, and my kids are testing above grade-level. Great music curriculum if you want your kids in it, and the principal is fantastic and not above fixing problems herself. Main problem/concern is the PTA taking money from donations and fundraising and then threatening to quit without spending the money on the promised events. They all seem super shady.
Posted: June 5, 2024
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Posted: September 8, 2023
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Posted: September 8, 2023
My child attended a private school for the first few years but decided they wanted to try out the public school system. NGL, it has saved us a bunch of money and time since but so far, he's really enjoying being in this school. It helps that he really likes his teacher too. I understand not all children will have the same experience but this is mine.
Posted: September 8, 2023
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Posted: May 28, 2023
In my experience, this school is absolutely horrendous, the racial slurs and physical bullying is at a level where multiple kids go to severe lessons in therapy. My kid was beat up because he was black, and i heard that another student was getting beat up because she was white. Not only does this school not handle the situations affectively, but they make them worse. If i could i would give this school 1 star, but i cant. 10/10 do not recommend.
Posted: May 28, 2023
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Posted: May 5, 2023
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Posted: May 5, 2023
School doesnt do anything when youre in pain from Football, Basketball, or any other sport of fell from pain they just give you an ice pack and thats it they dont care about their students at all when theyre in pain
Posted: May 5, 2023
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Posted: October 6, 2022
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Posted: October 6, 2022
Very good I would give it 10 stars If I could
Posted: May 31, 2018
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Posted: May 31, 2018
Kinder classes are segregated because of teachers that don't seem to get along. One kinder teachers is obviously not liked by the other kinder teachers therefore they are holding two separate kinder ceremonies for the kinder classes. Where's the principal in all of this segregation? Look at the kinder classes and you will clearly see most of the minority kids in one class. How is that not discrimination and segregation of kids. Should we not have homogeneous classrooms! what are we teaching our kids!
Posted: May 31, 2018
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Posted: February 8, 2017
This school is awful office personnel is even worse !
Posted: February 8, 2017
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Posted: July 20, 2016
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Posted: July 20, 2016
Excellent school. Excellent Teachers. NO tolerance for bullying! My daughter is in 4th grade now and has loved every one of her teachers. They have all been in the teaching field for a lengthy amount of time which brought me comfort to their experience!
Posted: May 21, 2015
We moved to this school from overseas in 2011. I have one child with an IEP, one with a 504 plan, and another very academic child. 2 out of the three are also GATE qualified. All of my children have received nothing but great care at this school. Also the sports and parent support at the school are phenomenal. The principal does a great job and the teachers are all great in their own ways. Many of the teachers have been there for years and choose to send their own children there which shows you the level of committment there is from the teachers. Could not have been happier with the school.
Posted: May 21, 2015
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Posted: February 19, 2014
Horrible school! Mrs. Nakamora is by far the worst principal ever. There is a huge bullying issue that never gets taken care of. The staff act like everything is a popularity contest. The sports programs are run by incompetent "coaches" and that's only half of the problem. They do not enforce a dress code, therefore you will see little girls with short shorts and inappropriate shirts. Definitely not a school to send your kids to.
Posted: August 28, 2013
I left one the most well-respected elementary schools in Mission Hills and brought my daughter here. Her former school did nothing but pile on homework from the first day of kindergarten. Half the kids in her 1st grade class were in tutoring to keep up. I was told over and over to hold my child back and when I asked for support and help from the teachers to get her on track, I received none. At Casilla's, they have gone out of their way to be supportive of mine and my daughters needs. They have an exceptional way of teaching and guiding the parents. It's a tight community with a lot of parental support. I'm very glad, as is my daughter, we made the switch!
Posted: July 15, 2013
Principal leadership has gone down. Office staff is not very friendly. Teachers are awesome I just think they get the support. So sad for at one point this was one of the best schools in the area.
Posted: July 10, 2013
WORST SCHOOL IN THE WHOLE WORLD THIS JUNK SCHOOL SHOULD BE BETTER LAZIEST TEACHING AND UNQUALIFIED TEACHERS
Reviews provided by GreatSchools™
| # | Name | Type | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Otay Ranch | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Chula Vista | CA | 1.4 mi | |
| 2 | Cottage Lane | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Chula Vista | CA | 3 mi | |
| 3 | Eastlake Greens | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Chula Vista | CA | 3 mi | |
| 4 | Eastlake Windingwalk | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Chula Vista | CA | 3.2 mi | |
| 5 | The Summit at Eastlake | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Chula Vista | CA | 3.6 mi | |
| 6 | Eastlake Vistas | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Chula Vista | CA | 4.1 mi | |
| 7 | Heritage at Otay Ranch | Neighborhood/Subdivision | Chula Vista | CA | 4.7 mi | |
| 8 | Jackson Pointe Townhomes | Condominium/Townhouse | Spring Valley | CA | 6.9 mi | |
| 9 | Jackson Pointe Townhomes | Condominium/Townhouse | Spring Valley | CA | 6.9 mi | |
| 10 | Legacy Walk | Condominium/Townhouse | San Diego | CA | 7 mi | |
| 11 | Lakeview Village Apartments | Apartment Complex | Spring Valley | CA | 7.6 mi | |
| 12 | City Heights | Neighborhood/Subdivision | San Diego | CA | 9.2 mi | |
| 13 | The Heritage | Apartment Complex | San Diego | CA | 10.6 mi | |
| 14 | Del Cerro | Neighborhood/Subdivision | San Diego | CA | 11 mi |
| # | Name | City | State | Overall Rating | Distance |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Otay Ranch | Chula Vista | CA | 1.7 mi | |
| 2 | Bonita | Chula Vista | CA | 2 mi | |
| 3 | West Chula Vista | Chula Vista | CA | 3.5 mi | |
| 4 | Eastlake of Chula Vista | Chula Vista | CA | 4.3 mi | |
| 5 | Rancho San Diego | El Cajon | CA | 9.3 mi | |
| 6 | East County of San Diego | La Mesa | CA | 9.6 mi | |
| 7 | North Park | San Diego | CA | 10.4 mi | |
| 8 | Gaslamp Quarter | San Diego | CA | 10.4 mi | |
| 9 | Coronado | Coronado | CA | 10.7 mi | |
| 10 | Seaport Village | San Diego | CA | 10.8 mi | |
| 11 | Kensington | San Diego | CA | 11 mi |
| Base | Distance |
|---|---|
| San Diego Naval Base | 7.5 mi. |
| Coronado Naval Amphibious Base | 9.3 mi. |
| San Diego Naval Medical Center | 10.3 mi. |
| North Island NAS | 12.3 mi. |
| MCRD San Diego | 13.2 mi. |
| Naval Base Point Loma | 13.9 mi. |
| Miramar MCAS | 18.3 mi. |
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