Cajon Valley Middle vs Literacy First Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km 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
Literacy First Charter
El Cajon · Charter other · Grades K–12
2,160 students
| Measure | Cajon Valley Middle El Cajon, California | Literacy First Charter El Cajon, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #1220 of 1,334 | – |
| National rank | #14910 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 942 | 2,160 |
| Enrollment | 942 | 2,160 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.4% | 52.3% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 65% |
| city | El Cajon | El Cajon |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Literacy First Charter does better on math proficiency (65% vs 20%).
- •Literacy First Charter does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 26%).
- •Literacy First Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.3% vs 94.4%).
- •Cajon Valley Middle does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 22.7).
- •Literacy First Charter is the larger school with 2,160 students compared with 942.
- •Cajon Valley Middle is a public school while Literacy First Charter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Literacy First Charter?
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 Literacy First Charter?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between El Cajon and El Cajon in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cajon Valley Middle: 942. Literacy First Charter: 2,160. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cajon Valley Middle and Literacy First Charter rank in California?
Cajon Valley Middle is 1220th of 1,334 and Literacy First Charter is unranked among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).