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#6704 of 9,539 schools in CA
Rancho San Diego Elementary
Elementary School · Cajon Valley Union · EL Cajon, CA
A Cajon Valley Union elementary school where students score 19 points above what's typical for similar communities.
12151 Calle Albara, EL Cajon, CA 92019
- Math 49% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 57% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 25.6:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Rancho San Diego Elementary score 53% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 35%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 29 points since 2020, reaching 53% in 2024.
Show all 15 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 57% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (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 36 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
70.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Rancho San Diego 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 39Car-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
$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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Fuerte ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.9 | K–5 | 0.9 mi | 653 | Compare → |
| Vista Grande ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.5 | K–5 | 1.3 mi | 610 | Compare → |
| Avocado ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 4.3 | K–5 | 1.5 mi | 600 | 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.
Cajon Valley Union
- Schools in district
- 26
- Rank in district
- #6 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
Rancho San Diego Elementary is listed in Cajon Valley Union; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Rancho San Diego Elementary
Rancho San Diego Elementary is a public elementary school in EL Cajon, CA, part of Cajon Valley Union, serving approximately 537 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 25.6:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 out of 10 and ranks #6,704 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Rancho San Diego Elementary
What grades does Rancho San Diego Elementary serve?
Rancho San Diego Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Rancho San Diego Elementary?
Rancho San Diego Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 537 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Rancho San Diego Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Rancho San Diego Elementary is 25.6:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Rancho San Diego Elementary rank in CA?
Rancho San Diego Elementary ranks #6,704 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Rancho San Diego Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Rancho San Diego Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.3 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 Rancho San Diego Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Rancho San Diego Elementary has 57% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Rancho San Diego Elementary a charter school?
No, Rancho San Diego Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Rancho San Diego Elementary a Title I school?
No, Rancho San Diego Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rancho San Diego Elementary?
70.6% of students at Rancho San Diego 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
- 537
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 25.6:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 21
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 27.9%
- Phone
- (619) 588-3211
- 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.
- 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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