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#9287 of 9,539 schools in CA
Flying Hills School of Arts
Elementary School · Cajon Valley Union · EL Cajon, CA
A Cajon Valley Union elementary school where students score 10 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1251 Finch St., EL Cajon, CA 92020
- Math 17% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 31% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 25.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Flying Hills School of Arts score 24% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 34%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 35 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 24% recently.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 36% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 42% (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 42 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
71.8%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Flying Hills School of Arts sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 52Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 30Some Transit
- Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
- 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
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fletcher Hills ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–6 | 1.1 mi | 612 | Compare → |
| Johnson ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.0 | K–5 | 1.1 mi | 757 | Compare → |
| Our Lady of Grace Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition | 5.8private | K–8 | 1.4 mi | 278 | Compare → |
| Blossom Valley ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | Not available | 550 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Cajon Valley Union
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #19 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
Flying Hills School of Arts is listed in Cajon Valley Union; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Flying Hills School of Arts
Flying Hills School of Arts is a public elementary school in EL Cajon, CA, part of Cajon Valley Union, serving approximately 710 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 25.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 out of 10 and ranks #9,287 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Flying Hills School of Arts
What grades does Flying Hills School of Arts serve?
Flying Hills School of Arts serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Flying Hills School of Arts?
Flying Hills School of Arts has an enrollment of approximately 710 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Flying Hills School of Arts?
The student-teacher ratio at Flying Hills School of Arts is 25.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Flying Hills School of Arts rank in CA?
Flying Hills School of Arts ranks #9,287 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Flying Hills School of Arts's MySchoolScout rating?
Flying Hills School of Arts has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.0 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 Flying Hills School of Arts?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Flying Hills School of Arts has 36% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 42% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Flying Hills School of Arts a charter school?
No, Flying Hills School of Arts is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Flying Hills School of Arts a Title I school?
No, Flying Hills School of Arts is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Flying Hills School of Arts?
71.8% of students at Flying Hills School of Arts 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
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 710
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 39.2%
- Phone
- (619) 588-3132
- 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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