CaliforniaSchoolsCajon Valley Middle

Cajon Valley Middle

PublicRegularGrades 68
El Cajon, California · Cajon Valley Union
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students942
Student:Teacher20.5:1
Free/Reduced Lunch94%
Title INo

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
942
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
94%+29.2pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
20.5:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Cajon Valley Middle is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in El Cajon, California. The school enrolls 942 students. It is part of the Cajon Valley Union district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher share of students from low-income families
94% free/reduced-lunch eligibility — schools in this range benefit from strong parent engagement programs

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictCajon Valley Union
County6073
CityEl Cajon
ZIP92020
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060681000607

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment942
White0.2%
Hispanic / Latino41.6%
Black / African American5.1%
Asian12.7%
American Indian / Alaska Native38.4%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.7%
Two or More Races1.2%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.2%
Hispanic
41.6%
Black
5.1%
Asian
12.7%
Two+
1.2%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %94%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)