Cajon Valley Middle vs Magnolia Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.6 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
Magnolia Elementary
El Cajon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
703 students
| Measure | Cajon Valley Middle El Cajon, California | Magnolia Elementary El Cajon, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 8 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1220 of 1,334 | #5625 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #14910 of 15,369 | #49934 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 942 | 703 |
| Enrollment | 942 | 703 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.4% | 91% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 27.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 21% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 15% |
| city | El Cajon | El Cajon |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cajon Valley Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (11.9 vs 7.7).
- •Cajon Valley Middle does better on math proficiency (20% vs 15%).
- •Cajon Valley Middle does better on reading proficiency (26% vs 21%).
- •Magnolia Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91% vs 94.4%).
- •Cajon Valley Middle does better on students per teacher (20.5 vs 27.0).
- •Cajon Valley Middle is the larger school with 942 students compared with 703.
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 Magnolia Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Cajon Valley Middle ranks higher (11.9 vs 7.7 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 Cajon Valley Middle and Magnolia Elementary?
About 1.6 km in a straight line, between El Cajon and El Cajon in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cajon Valley Middle: 942. Magnolia Elementary: 703. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cajon Valley Middle and Magnolia Elementary rank in California?
Cajon Valley Middle is 1220th of 1,334 and Magnolia Elementary is 5625th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).