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Middle SchoolsGrades 6-8

Cajon Valley Middle

Cajon Valley Union · San Diego County · 550 Park Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92020-3922

(619) 588-3092

1/10
#1210
Rank 1210 out of 1,315
Top 92%
English Language Arts1/10 · #1229 · 7th percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #1179 · 10th percentile
Science2/10 · #1180 · 11th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

El Cajon sits inland from San Diego, a working-class city with a diverse, close-knit community that's home to one of the largest Middle Eastern populations in the country — and Cajon Valley Middle reflects that richness. Academically, the school lands in the bottom tier statewide, so families who prioritize test scores may want to explore other options in the district or nearby. That said, for families already rooted in the neighborhood, it's a familiar, community-connected school where kids tend to know their teachers and their classmates well before they arrive.

Student Demographics

823 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
307 (37%)
Hispanic
292 (35%)
Asian
104 (13%)
African American
71 (9%)
Other
49 (6%)

Key Indicators

English Learners533 (65%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged777 (94%)
Students with Disabilities161 (20%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

942
Enrollment
45.9
Teachers (FTE)
20.5:1
Student-Staff Ratio
5
Administrators (FTE)
16
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 Programs7/10 · #496 · 64th percentile

115 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found