Serving 742 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Flying Hills School Of Arts 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 21% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 38% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 27:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2026)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 742 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 27:1
- Minority Enrollment: 67%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 21% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 38% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Flying Hills Elementary serves the western part of El Cajon, CA, covering an area of approximately 1.9 square miles, where most families live within a 5-10 minute drive to the school. The average distance from the school to the edge of the attendance zone is about 0.8 miles, reaching up to 1.2 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Flying Hills School Of Arts's student population of 742 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
742 students
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers
School Motto
We Care, We Share, We Dare
School Rankings
Flying Hills School Of Arts ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Flying Hills School Of Arts 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
#5889 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
21%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
38%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
27:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
45%
56%
Black
9%
5%
White
33%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
61%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
14%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Flying Hills School Of Arts's ranking?
Flying Hills School Of Arts is ranked #5889 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Flying Hills School Of Arts often compared to?
Flying Hills School Of Artsis often viewed alongside schools like Fletcher Hills Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
21% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 38% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Flying Hills School Of Arts?
742 students attend Flying Hills School Of Arts.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
45% of Flying Hills School Of Arts students are Hispanic, 33% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 9% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Flying Hills School Of Arts?
Flying Hills School Of Arts has a student ration of 27:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Flying Hills School Of Arts offer ?
Flying Hills School Of Arts offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Flying Hills School Of Arts part of?
Flying Hills School Of Arts is part of Cajon Valley Union School District.
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