Cajon Valley Middle vs El Cajon Valley High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 795 m apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cajon Valley Middle
El Cajon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
942 students
El Cajon Valley High
El Cajon · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,701 students
| Measure | Cajon Valley Middle El Cajon, California | El Cajon Valley High El Cajon, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 12 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1220 of 1,334 | #1293 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #14910 of 15,369 | #16456 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 942 | 1,701 |
| Enrollment | 942 | 1,701 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.4% | 88.8% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 21.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 10% |
| city | El Cajon | El Cajon |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (11.9 vs 11.8).
- •Cajon Valley Middle does better on math proficiency (20% vs 10%).
- •El Cajon Valley High does better on reading proficiency (27% vs 26%).
- •El Cajon Valley High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (88.8% vs 94.4%).
- •Cajon Valley Middle does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 21.0).
- •El Cajon Valley High is the larger school with 1,701 students compared with 942.
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 Cajon Valley Middle better than El Cajon Valley High?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Cajon Valley Middle and El Cajon Valley High?
About 795 m in a straight line, between El Cajon and El Cajon in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cajon Valley Middle: 942. El Cajon Valley High: 1,701. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cajon Valley Middle and El Cajon Valley High rank in California?
Cajon Valley Middle is 1220th of 1,334 and El Cajon Valley High is 1293rd of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).