Anza Elementary vs El Cajon Valley High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 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
El Cajon Valley High
El Cajon · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,701 students
| Measure | Anza Elementary El Cajon, California | El Cajon Valley High El Cajon, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 19 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #4513 of 5,693 | #1293 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #45572 of 50,301 | #16456 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 687 | 1,701 |
| Enrollment | 687 | 1,701 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.1% | 88.8% |
| Students per teacher | 25.4 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 34% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 32% | 10% |
| city | El Cajon | El Cajon |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Anza Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (18.8 vs 11.8).
- •Anza Elementary does better on math proficiency (32% vs 10%).
- •Anza Elementary does better on reading proficiency (34% vs 27%).
- •El Cajon Valley High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.8% vs 91.1%).
- •El Cajon Valley High does better on students per teacher (21.0 vs 25.4).
- •El Cajon Valley High is the larger school with 1,701 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 El Cajon Valley High?
On the Success Index (US), Anza Elementary ranks higher (18.8 vs 11.8 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 El Cajon Valley High?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between El Cajon and El Cajon in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Anza Elementary: 687. El Cajon Valley High: 1,701. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Anza Elementary and El Cajon Valley High rank in California?
Anza Elementary is 4513th of 5,693 and El Cajon Valley High is 1293rd of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).