Crest Elementary vs Meridian Elementary
Crest Elementary has a higher overall rating of 6.5/10 compared to 3.8/10. Meridian Elementary is significantly larger with 572 students, about 2.1× the size of Crest Elementary (269). In math proficiency, Crest Elementary leads at 34.5%.
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Crest Elementary
El Cajon, CA
6.5/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 8th
269 students
Meridian Elementary
El Cajon, CA
3.8/10
Elementary SchoolKindergarten – 5th
572 students
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| Metric | Crest Elementary | Meridian Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 6.5 / 10 | 3.8 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 4.0 | 3.4 |
| Growth Score | 9.0 | 4.0 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 52.8% | 89.7% |
| Environment Score | 3.9 | 3.8 |
| State Rank | #4,505 of 9,557 | #9,121 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 53th | 5th |
Test Scores
| Subject | Crest Elementary | Meridian Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 34.5% | 21.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 54.5% | 31.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
Neighborhood
| Metric | El Cajon (92021) | El Cajon (92019) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $69,979 | $99,266 |
| Median Home Value | $572,000 | $727,400 |
| Median Rent | $1,818 | $2,141 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 22.1% | 33.6% |
| Poverty Rate | 18.2% | 10.6% |
| Avg Commute | 25 min | 28 min |