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#6888 of 9,539 schools in CA
Cajon Valley Middle
Middle School · Cajon Valley Union · EL Cajon, CA
A Cajon Valley Union middle school where students score 5 points below what's typical for similar communities.
550 Park Ave., EL Cajon, CA 92020
- Math 12% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 22% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 21.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Cajon Valley Middle score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 7 points since 2020, reaching 17% in 2024.
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 19% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
92.3%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Cajon Valley Middle sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 79Very Walkable
- Transit 38Some Transit
- Bike 60Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,952/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (EL Cajon), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,822
Median home value
$741,600
Median rent
$1,793/mo
College educated
26%
Homeownership
43.1%
Poverty rate
16.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92020; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
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Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy First CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | K–12 | 0.9 mi | 2,050 | Compare → |
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| Eje Middle AcademyCharter · enrollment unverified | 4.4 | 6–8 | 1.3 mi | 258 | Compare → |
| Los Coches Creek MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.0 | 6–8 | Not available | 552 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Cajon Valley Union
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #7 of 24
- District spending per student
- $18,982NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 21.6%Census SAIPE · 2024
Cajon Valley Middle is listed in Cajon Valley Union; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Cajon Valley Middle
Cajon Valley Middle is a public middle school in EL Cajon, CA, part of Cajon Valley Union, serving approximately 930 students in grades 6th-8th with a 21.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10 and ranks #6,888 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Cajon Valley Middle
What grades does Cajon Valley Middle serve?
Cajon Valley Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Cajon Valley Middle?
Cajon Valley Middle has an enrollment of approximately 930 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cajon Valley Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Cajon Valley Middle is 21.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Cajon Valley Middle rank in CA?
Cajon Valley Middle ranks #6,888 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Cajon Valley Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Cajon Valley Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.2 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Cajon Valley Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Cajon Valley Middle has 19% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 26% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Cajon Valley Middle a charter school?
No, Cajon Valley Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Cajon Valley Middle a Title I school?
No, Cajon Valley Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Cajon Valley Middle?
92.3% of students at Cajon Valley Middle qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 930
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 44
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 44.0%
- Phone
- (619) 588-3092
- Area population (ZIP 92020)
- 58,490
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92020; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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