Cajon Valley Union School District
School District · EL Cajon, California
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
25
20 elem, 5 mid
Enrollment
15,607
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.4:1
Avg Rating
5.3
out of 10
Schools
25
20 elem, 5 mid
Enrollment
15,607
Student-Teacher Ratio
24.4:1
How this district compares
California rank
#629 of 713
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
-1.1
below California avg
Per-pupil spending
$18,982
+$1,335 vs California median
District size
15,607 students
Much larger than California median
The short answer
Cajon Valley Union ranks #629 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Cajon Valley Union's schools with real test data average 5.3/10 across 24 schools. Its top-rated schools are Rios Elementary (7.9/10), Hillsdale Middle (7.6/10), and Cajon Valley Home (7.5/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 7.9/10 despite 77% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 2.6 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Cajon Valley Union schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +7.6 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Cajon Valley Union schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Cajon Valley Union
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (24 of 25). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rios Elementary | 7.9 / 10 |
| 2 | Hillsdale Middle | 7.6 / 10 |
| 3 | Cajon Valley Home | 7.5 / 10 |
| 4 | Vista Grande Elementary | 6.5 / 10 |
| 5 | Crest Elementary | 6.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Jamacha Elementary | 6.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Greenfield Middle | 6.1 / 10 |
| 8 | Fuerte Elementary | 6.0 / 10 |
| 9 | Johnson Elementary | 5.9 / 10 |
| 10 | Chase Avenue Elementary | 5.5 / 10 |
See all 25 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About Cajon Valley Union
Cajon Valley Union is a EL Cajon, California school district serving 25 schools.The district educates 15,607 students with a student-teacher ratio of 24.4:1. District-level spending was $18,982 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 5.3/10, Cajon Valley Union demonstrates solid academic performance.
The highest-rated school in the district is Rios Elementary, which has a composite score of 7.9/10.
In standardized testing, Cajon Valley Union students show an average math proficiency of 34.0% and ELA proficiency of 38.4%.
The district includes 20 elementary schools, 5 middle schools.
District Map
Schools in Cajon Valley Union, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in Cajon Valley Union with test data.
Schools in Cajon Valley Union
25 schoolsElementary Schools20
District Details
- State
- California
- City
- EL Cajon
- Total Enrollment
- 15,607
- Teachers (FTE)
- 640
- District spending per student
- $18,982NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 21.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in Cajon Valley Union?
Cajon Valley Union has 25 schools in total — 20 elementary, 5 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for Cajon Valley Union?
The average composite rating for Cajon Valley Union is 5.3/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in Cajon Valley Union?
Cajon Valley Union's district-level spending was $18,982 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in Cajon Valley Union?
The average student-teacher ratio in Cajon Valley Union is 24.4:1.
What is the top-rated school in Cajon Valley Union?
Rios Elementary is the highest-rated school in Cajon Valley Union with a composite score of 7.9/10.
What are the test scores in Cajon Valley Union?
Across schools in Cajon Valley Union with test data, the average math proficiency is 34.0% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 38.4%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does Cajon Valley Union compare to other districts in California?
Cajon Valley Union has an average school rating of 5.3/10 across 25 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 5.3/10
- Math Proficiency
- 34.0%
- ELA Proficiency
- 38.4%
How we rate schools
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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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