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#8834 of 9,539 schools in CA

Lexington Elementary

Elementary School · Cajon Valley Union · EL Cajon, CA

A Cajon Valley Union elementary school where students score 8 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1145 Redwood Ave., EL Cajon, CA 92019

  • Math 15% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 15% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 26.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress4.3Below Average50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
View breakdown
Years of Data12
Annual Change-1.96 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics3.5Needs Improvement30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency15.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency15.4% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-30.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-27.3 pts
Overall Proficiency15% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)24% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-8.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile16th
Resources & Environment2.4Needs Improvement20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
View breakdown
Student-Teacher Ratio26.7:1
District spending per student$18,982
Chronic Absenteeism42.7%

Students at Lexington Elementary score 15% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 24%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency15%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency15%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 20 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 15% recently.

Show all 12 years
2009
Math
42%
ELA
28%
2010
Math
43%
ELA
30%
2011
Math
55%
ELA
39%
2012
Math
56%
ELA
38%
2014
Math
13%
ELA
17%
2015
Math
21%
ELA
25%
2016
Math
19%
ELA
19%
2017
Math
20%
ELA
19%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
17%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
17%
2022
Math
15%
ELA
17%
2024
Math
15%
ELA
15%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 22% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

89.9%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.

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The neighborhood

Where Lexington Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.

Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Diego map →

Getting around & local context

  • Walk 68Somewhat Walkable
  • Transit 38Some Transit
  • Bike 53Bikeable
  • 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

$99,266

Median home value

$727,400

Median rent

$2,141/mo

College educated

33.6%

Homeownership

67.3%

Poverty rate

10.6%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92019; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Holy Trinity Elementary SchoolPrivate · tuition6.0privateK–80.2 mi155Compare →
Literacy First CharterCharter · enrollment unverified5.6K–120.5 mi2,050Compare →
Anza ElementaryEnrollment path unverified3.4K–60.6 mi656Compare →
Chase Ranch Montessori SchoolPrivate · tuitionNot ratedPK–10.7 mi5Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

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.

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
#13 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

Lexington Elementary is listed in Cajon Valley Union; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Lexington Elementary

Lexington Elementary is a public elementary school in EL Cajon, CA, part of Cajon Valley Union, serving approximately 801 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 26.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 out of 10 and ranks #8,834 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Lexington Elementary

What grades does Lexington Elementary serve?

Lexington Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Lexington Elementary?

Lexington Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 801 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Lexington Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Lexington Elementary is 26.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Lexington Elementary rank in CA?

Lexington Elementary ranks #8,834 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Lexington Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Lexington Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 3.7 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 Lexington Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Lexington Elementary has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 22% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Lexington Elementary a charter school?

No, Lexington Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Lexington Elementary a Title I school?

No, Lexington Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Lexington Elementary?

89.9% of students at Lexington Elementary 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
801
Student-Teacher Ratio
26.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
30
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
San Diego County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
42.7%
Area population (ZIP 92019)
45,801
Area average commute
28.3 min
Area median age
40.1
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 92019; this does not measure the attendance area.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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