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Avocado Elementary

Cajon Valley Union · San Diego County · 3845 Avocado School Road, La Mesa, CA 91941-7319

(619) 588-3100

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5/10
#3033
Rank 3033 out of 5,722
Top 53%
English Language Arts5/10 · #3227 · 44th percentile
Mathematics5/10 · #3360 · 41st percentile
Science7/10 · #2165 · 61st percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Tucked into the hillside neighborhoods of La Mesa — a laid-back, tree-lined city just east of San Diego — Avocado Elementary sits in one of those classic Southern California communities where neighbors actually know each other. The school lands right around the middle of the pack statewide, with science being a bit of a bright spot, making it a solid choice for families who want a grounded, community-feel school without the pressure-cooker atmosphere of higher-ranked campuses nearby. Cajon Valley Union has been putting real effort into student wellbeing alongside academics, so families who value the whole-child approach alongside steady instruction tend to feel right at home here.

Student Demographics

262 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
117 (45%)
White
84 (32%)
African American
22 (8%)
Asian
13 (5%)
Multiple Races
5 (2%)
Pacific Islander
5 (2%)
Other
16 (6%)

Key Indicators

English Learners55 (21%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged186 (71%)
Students with Disabilities63 (24%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

573
Enrollment
25.8
Teachers (FTE)
22.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
24.6
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs4/10 · #3840 · 36th percentile

73 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found