Excellent
#563 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 6% in state
Kidinnu Academy
Elementary School · Kidinnu Academy District · EL Cajon, CA
A charter elementary school in EL Cajon, CA where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1025 North Second St., EL Cajon, CA 92021
- Math 43% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 49% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 24.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Kidinnu Academy score 44% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 26%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 46% across the 5-year record (2020–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 44% (multi-year average, 2020-2024) · reading/ELA 45% (multi-year average, 2020-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 16 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
86.7%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where Kidinnu Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 79Very Walkable
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 58Bikeable
- 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
$69,979
Median home value
$572,000
Median rent
$1,818/mo
College educated
22.1%
Homeownership
52.7%
Poverty rate
18.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92021; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Bostonia GlobalCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.8 | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 1,175 | Compare → |
| Taproot Montessori Preschool & KindergartenPrivate · tuition | Not rated | PK–K | 0.3 mi | 4 | Compare → |
| Saint Kieran Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–8 | 0.5 mi | 133 | Compare → |
| St Kieran Catholic SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.1private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 147 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
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.
Kidinnu Academy District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,907NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Kidinnu Academy is listed in Kidinnu Academy District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Kidinnu Academy
Kidinnu Academy is a public elementary school in EL Cajon, CA, part of Kidinnu Academy District, serving approximately 338 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 24.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 out of 10 and ranks #563 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Kidinnu Academy
What grades does Kidinnu Academy serve?
Kidinnu Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Kidinnu Academy?
Kidinnu Academy has an enrollment of approximately 338 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Kidinnu Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Kidinnu Academy is 24.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Kidinnu Academy rank in CA?
Kidinnu Academy ranks #563 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Kidinnu Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Kidinnu Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.7 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 Kidinnu Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Kidinnu Academy has 44% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024) and 45% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2020-2024).
Is Kidinnu Academy a charter school?
Yes, Kidinnu Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Kidinnu Academy a Title I school?
No, Kidinnu Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Kidinnu Academy?
86.7% of students at Kidinnu Academy 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 338
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 24.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 0.9%
- Phone
- (619) 938-4864
- Area population (ZIP 92021)
- 69,306
- Area average commute
- 25.4 min
- Area median age
- 36
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 92021; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2020-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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