Cajon Valley Middle School serves 801 students in grades 6-8.
Cajon Valley Middle School placed in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is ≤20% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 801 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: ≤20% (Btm 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Cajon Valley Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
School Overview
Cajon Valley Middle School's student population of 801 students has declined by 13% over five school years.
The teacher population of 41 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
801 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers
41 teachers

Students by Grade

School Calendar
School Rankings
Cajon Valley Middle School is ranked within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of Cajon Valley Middle School is 0.68, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2938 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
34%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
≤20%
49%

Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1

American Indian
n/a
1%

Asian
5%
12%

Hispanic
43%
56%

Black
10%
5%

White
36%
21%

Hawaiian
1%
n/a

Two or more races
5%
5%

All Ethnic Groups



Eligible for Free Lunch
66%
51%

Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%

School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Cajon Valley Middle School's ranking?
Cajon Valley Middle School is ranked #2938 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤20% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while ≤20% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Cajon Valley Middle School?
801 students attend Cajon Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Cajon Valley Middle School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 10% of students are Black, 5% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Cajon Valley Middle School?
Cajon Valley Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Cajon Valley Middle School offer ?
Cajon Valley Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Cajon Valley Middle School part of?
Cajon Valley Middle School is part of Cajon Valley Union School District.
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