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#6173 of 9,539 schools in CA
Literacy First Charter
School · Literacy First Charter District · EL Cajon, CA
A charter school in EL Cajon, CA where students score 11 points above what's typical for similar communities.
799 East Washington Ave., EL Cajon, CA 92020
- Math 48% vs CA 36% (2024)
- Reading 61% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 87.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Literacy First Charter score 54% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 8 points since 2020, to 54% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 64% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 26 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Literacy First Charter sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 30Car-Dependent
- Transit 34Some Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat 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
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Nearby same-level schools
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Diego Valley East Public CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.9 | K–12 | 1.4 mi | 399 | Compare → |
| Bostonia GlobalCharter · enrollment unverified | 2.8 | K–12 | 2.0 mi | 1,175 | Compare → |
| Jcs - ManzanitaCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.6 | K–12 | 3.7 mi | 200 | Compare → |
| Sierra School of San DiegoPrivate · tuition | 5.7private | 2–12 | 3.9 mi | 72 | 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.
Literacy First Charter District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,951NCES 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.
Literacy First Charter is listed in Literacy First Charter District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Literacy First Charter
Literacy First Charter is a public school in EL Cajon, CA, part of Literacy First Charter District, serving approximately 2,050 students in grades Kindergarten-12th with a 21.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #6,173 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Literacy First Charter
What grades does Literacy First Charter serve?
Literacy First Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.
How many students attend Literacy First Charter?
Literacy First Charter has an enrollment of approximately 2,050 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Literacy First Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Literacy First Charter is 21.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Literacy First Charter rank in CA?
Literacy First Charter ranks #6,173 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Literacy First Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Literacy First Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 Literacy First Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Literacy First Charter has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 64% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Literacy First Charter a charter school?
Yes, Literacy First Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Literacy First Charter a Title I school?
No, Literacy First Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Literacy First Charter?
55.0% of students at Literacy First Charter 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 – 12th
- Enrollment
- 2,050
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 95
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 11.2%
- Phone
- (619) 579-7232
- 4-Year Graduation
- 87.0%
- Area population (ZIP 92020)
- 58,490
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
Official sources & links
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, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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