Serving 967 students in grades 6-8, Cajon Valley Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 10% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 22% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024-25)
- School Type: Magnet School
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 967 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 64%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 22% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 5% (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
Percent Eligible For Free Lunch
School Overview
Cajon Valley Middle School's student population of 967 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 49 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
967 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
49 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Cajon Valley Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Cajon Valley Middle School is 0.69, 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.
Overall Testing Rank
#8683 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
5%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
41%
55%
Black
11%
5%
White
36%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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 #8683 out of 9,602 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?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 22% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Cajon Valley Middle School?
967 students attend Cajon Valley Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Cajon Valley Middle School students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 11% of students are Black, 6% of students are Asian, and 6% of students are Two or more races.
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 22:1.
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.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Fall Break- No School
November 25, 2024 (Monday)
Spring Break- No School
April 07, 2025 (Monday)
Last Day of School
June 17, 2025 (Tuesday)
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