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Middle SchoolsGrades 6-8

Hillsdale Middle

Cajon Valley Union · San Diego County · 1301 Brabham Street, El Cajon, CA 92019-4374

(619) 441-6156

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8/10
#389
Rank 389 out of 1,315
Top 30%
English Language Arts8/10 · #387 · 71st percentile
Mathematics7/10 · #410 · 69th percentile
Science8/10 · #391 · 71st percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Hillsdale Middle sits in the eastern reaches of El Cajon, tucked into one of San Diego County's more suburban, family-friendly pockets where the neighborhoods feel quieter than the busy corridors closer to the city. As part of the Cajon Valley Union School District, it performs solidly across the board — landing near the 70th percentile statewide in English, math, and science — making it a reassuring choice for families who want a well-rounded middle school experience without the pressure-cooker intensity of some coastal districts. Families drawn to a community where schools feel connected to their neighborhoods, and where kids have room to grow academically without getting lost in the shuffle, tend to find Hillsdale a comfortable fit.

Student Demographics

1,397 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
779 (56%)
Hispanic
372 (27%)
Asian
51 (4%)
African American
49 (4%)
Multiple Races
47 (3%)
Other
99 (7%)

Key Indicators

English Learners378 (27%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged1,019 (73%)
Students with Disabilities243 (17%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,481
Enrollment
67.1
Teachers (FTE)
22.1:1
Student-Staff Ratio
4
Administrators (FTE)
22
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 · #921 · 33rd percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found