Top Rankings
Cajon Valley Union School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 27 public schools serving 16,045 students in Cajon Valley Union School District. This district's average testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
51爆料s in Cajon Valley Union School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
27 Schools
10,417 Schools
# Students
16,045 Students
5,836,351 Students
# Teachers
665 Teachers
268,443 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
District Rank
Cajon Valley Union School District, which is ranked #1208 of all 1,930 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#1218 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.63
# American Indian Students
60 Students
25,834 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,162 Students
706,211 Students
% Asian Students
7%
12%
# Hispanic Students
5,481 Students
3,270,518 Students
% Hispanic Students
34%
56%
# Black Students
1,054 Students
286,712 Students
% Black Students
7%
5%
# White Students
6,986 Students
1,179,835 Students
% White Students
44%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
139 Students
23,773 Students
% Hawaiian Students
1%
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,161 Students
334,411 Students
% of Two or more races Students
7%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
2,133
523,125
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,613
397,228
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,605
415,060
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,657
417,145
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,666
426,889
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,673
431,136
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,842
433,928
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,896
440,614
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,960
442,869
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
466,920
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
477,112
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
470,060
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
494,182
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,134 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,942. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,654 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$275 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$251 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,134
$19,942
Spending / Student
$15,654
$18,366
Best Cajon Valley Union School District 51爆料s (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Fuerte Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11625 Fuerte Dr.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3134
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3134
Grades: K-5
| 653 students
Rank: #22.
Blossom Valley Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
9863 Oakmont Terr.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3678
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3678
Grades: K-5
| 550 students
Rank: #33.
Rancho San Diego Elementary School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12151 Calle Albara
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-3211
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-3211
Grades: K-5
| 537 students
Rank: #44.
Empower
Special Education School
(Math: <50% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
165 Roanoke Rd.
El Cajon, CA 92022
(619) 588-3296
El Cajon, CA 92022
(619) 588-3296
Grades: K-8
| 24 students
Rank: #55.
Vista Grande Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1908 Vista Grande Rd.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-3170
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-3170
Grades: K-5
| 610 students
Rank: #66.
Hillsdale Middle School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1301 Brabham St.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 441-6156
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 441-6156
Grades: 6-8
| 1,483 students
Rank: #77.
Avocado Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3845 Avocado School Rd.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 588-3100
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 588-3100
Grades: K-5
| 600 students
Rank: #88.
Jamacha Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2962 Jamul Dr.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 441-6150
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 441-6150
Grades: K-5
| 415 students
Rank: #99.
Los Coches Creek Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9669 Dunbar Ln.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 441-5741
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 441-5741
Grades: 6-8
| 552 students
Rank: #1010.
Flying Hills School Of Arts
(Math: 25% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1251 Finch St.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3132
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3132
Grades: K-8
| 710 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Cajon Valley Home
Alternative School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2962 Jamul Dr.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-3128
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-3128
Grades: K-8
| 164 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Crest Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Suncrest Blvd.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 558-3128
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 558-3128
Grades: K-8
| 269 students
Rank: #1313.
Anza Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1005 South Anza St.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3116
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3116
Grades: K-6
| 656 students
Rank: #1414.
Meridian Elementary School
(Math: 20% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
651 South Third St.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-3083
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-3083
Grades: K-5
| 572 students
Rank: #1515.
Madison Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1615 East Madison Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-3077
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-3077
Grades: K-5
| 647 students
Rank: #1616.
Rios Elementary School
(Math: 15-19% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14314 Rios Canyon Rd.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3090
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3090
Grades: K-5
| 261 students
Rank: #1717.
Montgomery Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1570 Melody Ln.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-3107
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-3107
Grades: 6-8
| 868 students
Rank: #1818.
W. D. Hall Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1376 Pepper Dr.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3136
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3136
Grades: K-5
| 542 students
Rank: #1919.
Greenfield Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1495 Greenfield Dr.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3103
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3103
Grades: 6-8
| 703 students
Rank: #2020.
Magnolia Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
650 Greenfield Dr.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3080
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3080
Grades: K-5
| 650 students
Rank: #2121.
Naranca Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1030 Naranca Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3087
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3087
Grades: K-6
| 876 students
Rank: #2222.
Lexington Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1145 Redwood Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-3075
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-3075
Grades: K-5
| 801 students
Rank: #2323.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 West Madison
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3139
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3139
Grades: K-5
| 757 students
Rank: #2424.
Cajon Valley Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
550 Park Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3092
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3092
Grades: 6-8
| 930 students
Rank: #2525.
Chase Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
195 East Chase Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3123
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3123
Grades: K-6
| 755 students
Rank: #2626.
Emerald Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1221 S. Emerald Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3097
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3097
Grades: 6-8
| 460 students
Rank: n/an/a
1609 East Madison Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-3146
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-3146
Grades: n/a
| n/a students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Cajon Valley Union School District?
Cajon Valley Union School District manages 27 public schools serving 16,045 students.
What is the rank of Cajon Valley Union School District?
Cajon Valley Union School District is ranked #1208 out of 1,930 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Cajon Valley Union School District?
44% of Cajon Valley Union School District students are White, 34% of students are Hispanic, 7% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Black, 7% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Cajon Valley Union School District?
Cajon Valley Union School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Cajon Valley Union School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $15,654 is less than the state median of $18,366. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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