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Fuerte Elementary School vs. Vista Grande Elementary School

Should you attend Fuerte Elementary School or Vista Grande Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.

School Overview

School
Fuerte Elementary School
11625 Fuerte Dr.
El Cajon, CA 92020
: 
9/
10
Top 20%
Vista Grande Elementary School
1908 Vista Grande Rd.
El Cajon, CA 92019
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Top Rankings

Fuerte Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
n/a
Overview
Serving 653 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Fuerte Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 57% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 610 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Vista Grande Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 47% (which is equal to the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 35% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
653 students
610 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Fuerte Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Vista Grande Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Fuerte Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Vista Grande Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
26 teachers
25 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Fuerte Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Vista Grande Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
24:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Fuerte Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cajon Valley Union School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Vista Grande Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Cajon Valley Union School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#1803 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
#2911 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Fuerte Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Vista Grande Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
58%
(Top 20% in CA)
50%
(Top 30% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fuerte Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cajon Valley Union School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Vista Grande Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Cajon Valley Union School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
57%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
47%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Fuerte Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cajon Valley Union School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Vista Grande Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Cajon Valley Union School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Top 10% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
25-29%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Fuerte Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Vista Grande Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
142
129
Grade 1 Students
96
95
Grade 2 Students
115
104
Grade 3 Students
111
87
Grade 4 Students
94
105
Grade 5 Students
95
90

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Fuerte Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Cajon Valley Union School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Vista Grande Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Cajon Valley Union School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Asian
5%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Fuerte Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cajon Valley Union School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Vista Grande Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Cajon Valley Union School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
16%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Fuerte Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cajon Valley Union School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Vista Grande Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Cajon Valley Union School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
3%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Fuerte Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cajon Valley Union School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Vista Grande Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Cajon Valley Union School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
65%
65%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Fuerte Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cajon Valley Union School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Vista Grande Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Cajon Valley Union School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
1%
% Two or more races
9%
11%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Fuerte Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cajon Valley Union School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Vista Grande Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Cajon Valley Union School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.55
0.54
This chart showcases the diversity score of Fuerte Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cajon Valley Union School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Vista Grande Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Cajon Valley Union School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
40%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Fuerte Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cajon Valley Union School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Vista Grande Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Cajon Valley Union School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
15%
12%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Fuerte Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cajon Valley Union School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Vista Grande Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Cajon Valley Union School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
 
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