Avocado Elementary School
Avocado Elementary School serves 566 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
Avocado Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 46% (which is lower than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Avocado Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Diversity Most diverse schools (Top 10%)
School Overview
Avocado Elementary School's student population of 566 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 24 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 566 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 24 teachers |
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School Comparison
Avocado Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Avocado Elementary School is 0.71, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #4086 out of 9602 schools (Top 50%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 45% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 46% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 24:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 2% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 33% | 54% |
| Black | 5% | 5% |
| White | 34% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 26% | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.71 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 43% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cajon Valley Union School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Avocado Elementary School is Monte Vista High School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Spring Valley Academy (1.5 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Casa De Oro Elementary School (0.7 miles away)
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- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- La Mesa Casa De Oro Elementary School Math: 20-24% | Reading: 45-49%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 370 students10
0.7 miles
10227 Ramona Dr.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 668-5715 0.7 K-6 370 - El Cajon Fuerte Elementary School Math: 68% | Reading: 68%Rank:9/Top 20% Grades: K-5 | 662 students10
1.1 miles
11625 Fuerte Dr.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3134 1.1 K-5 662 - La Mesa Loma Elementary School Math: 25-29% | Reading: 40-44%Rank:5/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 323 students10
1.1 miles
10355 Loma Ln.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 668-5862 1.1 K-6 323 - Spring Valley Monte Vista High School Math: 40% | Reading: 48%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: 9-12 | 1,640 student10
1.1 miles
3230 Sweetwater Springs Blvd.
Spring Valley, CA 91977
(619) 660-3000 1.1 9-12 1,640 - La Mesa Highlands Elementary School Math: 28% | Reading: 36%Rank:4/Bottom 50% Grades: K-6 | 544 students10
1.5 miles
3131 S. Barcelona St.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 668-5780 1.5 K-6 544
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