Anza Elementary vs Cajon Valley Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Anza Elementary
El Cajon · Public elementary · Grades K–6
687 students
Cajon Valley Middle
El Cajon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
942 students
| Measure | Anza Elementary El Cajon, California | Cajon Valley Middle El Cajon, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4513 of 5,693 | #1220 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #45572 of 50,301 | #14910 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 687 | 942 |
| Enrollment | 687 | 942 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.1% | 94.4% |
| Students per teacher | 25.4 | 20.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 26% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 20% |
| city | El Cajon | El Cajon |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Anza Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.8 vs 11.9).
- •Anza Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 20%).
- •Anza Elementary does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 26%).
- •Anza Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.1% vs 94.4%).
- •Cajon Valley Middle does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 25.4).
- •Cajon Valley Middle is the larger school with 942 students compared with 687.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Anza Elementary better than Cajon Valley Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Anza Elementary ranks higher (18.8 vs 11.9 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Anza Elementary and Cajon Valley Middle?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between El Cajon and El Cajon in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Anza Elementary: 687. Cajon Valley Middle: 942. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Anza Elementary and Cajon Valley Middle rank in California?
Anza Elementary is 4513th of 5,693 and Cajon Valley Middle is 1220th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).