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Madison Avenue Elementary

Cajon Valley Union · San Diego County · 1615 East Madison Avenue, El Cajon, CA 92019-1046

(619) 588-3077

2/10
#5083
Rank 5083 out of 5,722
Top 89%
English Language Arts1/10 · #5164 · 10th percentile
Mathematics2/10 · #4840 · 15th percentile
Science2/10 · #4853 · 13th percentile

English Language Arts

Math Trend

Science Trend

School Overview

Madison Avenue Elementary sits in the eastern reaches of El Cajon, a working-class city in San Diego's inland valleys where the cost of living is more manageable than closer to the coast but the commute tradeoffs are real. Families here tend to be rooted in the community, and Cajon Valley Union has made a name for itself with thoughtful whole-child programming — but Madison Avenue's academic scores suggest it may be a better fit for families who prioritize that community feel over raw test performance. Parents who are actively involved in their child's learning and looking for a neighborhood school with a sense of stability may find it worth a closer look.

Student Demographics

274 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
126 (46%)
Hispanic
97 (35%)
Asian
13 (5%)
African American
10 (4%)
Multiple Races
7 (3%)
Other
21 (8%)

Key Indicators

English Learners135 (49%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged254 (93%)
Students with Disabilities68 (25%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

670
Enrollment
31.5
Teachers (FTE)
21.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
21
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 · #3765 · 38th percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found