Serving 730 students in grades 6-8, Greenfield 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 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 27% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 65% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 730 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 65%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 10% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 27% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Greenfield Middle serves the northwest part of El Cajon, CA, covering an area of approximately 3.5 square miles. The typical drive to the school is between 5 to 10 minutes, with the furthest edge of the attendance zone located 2.1 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Greenfield Middle School's student population of 730 students has grown by 15% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
730 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Greenfield Middle School 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 Greenfield 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
#8311 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
43%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
9%
5%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
White
35%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
5%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 17-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)37.3%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
83%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
School Mascot
Thunderbirds
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Greenfield Middle School's ranking?
Greenfield Middle School is ranked #8311 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Greenfield Middle School often compared to?
Greenfield Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Montgomery Middle School, Cajon Valley Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
10% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 27% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Greenfield Middle School?
730 students attend Greenfield Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Greenfield Middle School students are Hispanic, 35% of students are White, 9% of students are Black, 7% 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 Greenfield Middle School?
Greenfield Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Greenfield Middle School offer ?
Greenfield Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Greenfield Middle School part of?
Greenfield Middle School is part of Cajon Valley Union School District.
School Reviews
5 10/10/2025
I am a student at GMS and I feel its a friendlier place then the surrounding middle schools in the county. Rare sitings of drama.
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