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.