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#5398 of 9,539 schools in CA
Los Coches Creek Middle
Middle School · Cajon Valley Union · EL Cajon, CA
A Cajon Valley Union middle school serving grades 6th – 8th.
9669 Dunbar Ln., EL Cajon, CA 92021
- Math 31% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 48% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Los Coches Creek Middle score 39% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 10 points since 2018, to 39% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 45% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
63.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Los Coches Creek Middle 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 7Car-Dependent
- Bike 16Somewhat 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
$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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Joan Macqueen MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 6–8 | 3.5 mi | 429 | Compare → |
| Cajon Valley MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | 6–8 | Not available | 930 | Compare → |
| Greenfield MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 4.1 | 6–8 | Not available | 703 | Compare → |
| Hillsdale MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 5.1 | 6–8 | Not available | 1,483 | 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.
Cajon Valley Union
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #2 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
Los Coches Creek Middle is listed in Cajon Valley Union; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Los Coches Creek Middle
Los Coches Creek Middle is a public middle school in EL Cajon, CA, part of Cajon Valley Union, serving approximately 552 students in grades 6th-8th with a 22.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 out of 10 and ranks #5,398 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Los Coches Creek Middle
What grades does Los Coches Creek Middle serve?
Los Coches Creek Middle serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Los Coches Creek Middle?
Los Coches Creek Middle has an enrollment of approximately 552 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Los Coches Creek Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Los Coches Creek Middle is 22.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Los Coches Creek Middle rank in CA?
Los Coches Creek Middle ranks #5,398 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Los Coches Creek Middle's MySchoolScout rating?
Los Coches Creek Middle has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.0 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 Los Coches Creek Middle?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Los Coches Creek Middle has 45% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Los Coches Creek Middle a charter school?
No, Los Coches Creek Middle is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Los Coches Creek Middle a Title I school?
No, Los Coches Creek Middle is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Los Coches Creek Middle?
63.2% of students at Los Coches Creek 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
- 552
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 25
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Fringe Rural
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 29.3%
- Phone
- (619) 441-5741
- 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.
- 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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