Top Rankings
Cajon Valley Union School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 26 public elementary schools serving 16,045 students in Cajon Valley Union School District. This district's average elementary testing ranking is 4/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public elementary schools in California.
Public Elementary Schools in Cajon Valley Union School District have an average math proficiency score of 24% (versus the California public elementary school average of 36%), and reading proficiency score of 35% (versus the 45% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public elementary school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
27 Schools
7,700 Schools
# Students
16,045 Students
3,822,920 Students
# Teachers
665 Teachers
174,006 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Cajon Valley Union School District, which is ranked #1231 of all 1,910 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#1212 out of 1932 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
35%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
20%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.69
0.64
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
7%
12%
% Hispanic
34%
55%
% Black
7%
5%
% White
44%
21%
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
7%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,134 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $15,654 is less than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$275 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$251 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$17,134
$19,974
Spending / Student
$15,654
$18,396
Best Cajon Valley Union School District Public Elementary Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
Fuerte Elementary School
(Math: 58% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
11625 Fuerte Dr.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3134
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3134
Gr: K-5 | 653 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #22.
Blossom Valley Elementary School
(Math: 56% | Reading: 57%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
9863 Oakmont Terr.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3678
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3678
Gr: K-5 | 550 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 41%
Rank: #33.
Rancho San Diego Elementary School
(Math: 46% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
12151 Calle Albara
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-3211
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-3211
Gr: K-5 | 537 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #44.
Vista Grande Elementary School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1908 Vista Grande Rd.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-3170
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-3170
Gr: K-5 | 610 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 35%
Rank: #55.
Hillsdale Middle School
(Math: 37% | Reading: 56%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1301 Brabham St.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 441-6156
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 441-6156
Gr: 6-8 | 1,483 student Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #66.
Avocado Elementary School
(Math: 32% | Reading: 47%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3845 Avocado School Rd.
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 588-3100
La Mesa, CA 91941
(619) 588-3100
Gr: K-5 | 600 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 65%
Rank: #77.
Jamacha Elementary School
(Math: 35-39% | Reading: 40-44%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2962 Jamul Dr.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 441-6150
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 441-6150
Gr: K-5 | 415 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #88.
Los Coches Creek Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
9669 Dunbar Ln.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 441-5741
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 441-5741
Gr: 6-8 | 552 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 45%
Rank: #99.
Empower
Special Education School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: <50%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
165 Roanoke Rd.
El Cajon, CA 92022
(619) 588-3296
El Cajon, CA 92022
(619) 588-3296
Gr: K-8 | 24 students Student-teacher ratio: 12:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1010.
Crest Elementary School
(Math: 25-29% | Reading: 30-34%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
2000 Suncrest Blvd.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 558-3128
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 558-3128
Gr: K-8 | 269 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 44%
Rank: #1111.
Flying Hills School Of Arts
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1251 Finch St.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3132
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3132
Gr: K-8 | 710 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #1212.
Cajon Valley Home
Alternative School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2962 Jamul Dr.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-3128
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-3128
Gr: K-8 | 164 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 70%
Rank: #1313.
Rios Elementary School
(Math: 20-24% | Reading: 25-29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
14314 Rios Canyon Rd.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3090
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3090
Gr: K-5 | 261 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 60%
Rank: #1414.
Madison Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 26%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1615 East Madison Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-3077
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-3077
Gr: K-5 | 647 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 52%
Rank: #1515.
Anza Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1005 South Anza St.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3116
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3116
Gr: K-6 | 656 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 54%
Rank: #1616.
Meridian Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
651 South Third St.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-3083
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-3083
Gr: K-5 | 572 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 50%
Rank: #1717.
W. D. Hall Elementary School
(Math: 18% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1376 Pepper Dr.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3136
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3136
Gr: K-5 | 542 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 57%
Rank: #1818.
Montgomery Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1570 Melody Ln.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-3107
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-3107
Gr: 6-8 | 868 students Student-teacher ratio: 23:1 Minority enrollment: 49%
Rank: #1919.
Greenfield Middle School
(Math: 10% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1495 Greenfield Dr.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3103
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3103
Gr: 6-8 | 703 students Student-teacher ratio: 22:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2020.
Cajon Valley Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
550 Park Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3092
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3092
Gr: 6-8 | 930 students Student-teacher ratio: 21:1 Minority enrollment: 63%
Rank: #2121.
Johnson Elementary School
(Math: 15% | Reading: 20%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
500 West Madison
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3139
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3139
Gr: K-5 | 757 students Student-teacher ratio: 25:1 Minority enrollment: 77%
Rank: #2222.
Naranca Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1030 Naranca Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3087
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3087
Gr: K-6 | 876 students Student-teacher ratio: 27:1 Minority enrollment: 69%
Rank: #2323.
Lexington Elementary School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 17%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1145 Redwood Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-3075
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-3075
Gr: K-5 | 801 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 67%
Rank: #2424.
Magnolia Elementary School
(Math: 12% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
650 Greenfield Dr.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3080
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 588-3080
Gr: K-5 | 650 students Student-teacher ratio: 26:1 Minority enrollment: 78%
Rank: #2525.
Emerald Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1221 S. Emerald Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3097
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3097
Gr: 6-8 | 460 students Student-teacher ratio: 19:1 Minority enrollment: 62%
Rank: #2626.
Chase Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 7% | Reading: 18%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
195 East Chase Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3123
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3123
Gr: K-6 | 755 students Student-teacher ratio: 24:1 Minority enrollment: 64%
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