Grade Trends

Schools near ZIP 92020

22 public schools within 2 miles, nearest first.

All schools in El Cajon

Subject percentages show the share of students who met or exceeded the state standard.

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Johnson Elementary
Grades K–5 · Cajon Valley Union
0.4 mi
19%
−23 vs state
23%
−24 vs state
14%
−22 vs state
4% Average of math, English and science: 14% in 2022-23 → 18% in 2025-26 95% 766 Hispanic 44%
EJE Elementary Academy Charter
Grades K–5 Charter · EJE Elementary Academy Charter District
0.7 mi
19%
−23 vs state
20%
−26 vs state
24%
−11 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 20% in 2022-23 → 21% in 2025-26 67% 582 Hispanic 93%
EJE Middle Academy
Grades 6–8 Charter · EJE Middle Academy District
0.7 mi
19%
−18 vs state
41%
−8 vs state
34%
−1 vs state
10% Average of math, English and science: 21% in 2022-23 → 31% in 2025-26 68% 254 Hispanic 93%
Cajon Valley Middle
Grades 6–8 · Cajon Valley Union
0.8 mi
12%
−25 vs state
18%
−32 vs state
18%
−18 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 17% in 2022-23 → 16% in 2025-26 94% 942 White 36%
Altus Schools East County
Grades 7–12 Charter · Altus Schools East County District
0.9 mi
12%
−23 vs state
32%
−21 vs state
27%
−8 vs state
Not enough years of data 73% 287 Hispanic 59%
Empower
Grades K–8 Special education · Cajon Valley Union
0.9 mi
0%
0%
0%
6% Average of math, English and science: 6% in 2022-23 → 0% in 2025-26 86% 21 Hispanic 38%
Literacy First Charter
Grades K–12 Charter · Literacy First Charter District
1.2 mi
47%
+8 vs state
59%
+10 vs state
42%
+6 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 51% in 2022-23 → 49% in 2025-26 52% 2,160 Asian 42%
Chase Avenue Elementary
Grades K–6 · Cajon Valley Union
1.2 mi
10%
−31 vs state
13%
−34 vs state
7%
−28 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 10% in 2022-23 → 10% in 2025-26 95% 757 Hispanic 34%
El Cajon Valley High
Grades 9–12 · Grossmont Union High
1.3 mi
10%
−22 vs state
22%
−36 vs state
16%
−22 vs state
6% Average of math, English and science: 22% in 2022-23 → 16% in 2025-26 89% 1,701 Hispanic 41%
Flying Hills School of Arts
Grades K–8 · Cajon Valley Union
1.4 mi
22%
−18 vs state
36%
−12 vs state
30%
−5 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 27% in 2022-23 → 29% in 2025-26 75% 742 Hispanic 45%
Grossmont High
Grades 9–12 · Grossmont Union High
1.4 mi
30%
−2 vs state
59%
+1 vs state
41%
+2 vs state
4% Average of math, English and science: 39% in 2022-23 → 43% in 2025-26 64% 2,172 Hispanic 46%
Northmont Elementary
Grades K–5 · La Mesa-Spring Valley
1.4 mi
27%
−15 vs state
40%
−6 vs state
28%
−7 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 33% in 2022-23 → 32% in 2025-26 55% 422 Hispanic 43%
Naranca Elementary
Grades K–6 · Cajon Valley Union
1.4 mi
8%
−34 vs state
12%
−35 vs state
12%
−23 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 13% in 2022-23 → 11% in 2025-26 96% 985 White 34%
Fletcher Hills Elementary
Grades K–5 · La Mesa-Spring Valley
1.5 mi
61%
+19 vs state
69%
+23 vs state
54%
+19 vs state
8% Average of math, English and science: 53% in 2022-23 → 61% in 2025-26 34% 540 White 49%
Lexington Elementary
Grades K–5 · Cajon Valley Union
1.5 mi
10%
−32 vs state
16%
−30 vs state
8%
−27 vs state
3% Average of math, English and science: 14% in 2022-23 → 11% in 2025-26 91% 878 Hispanic 44%
Magnolia Elementary
Grades K–5 · Cajon Valley Union
1.6 mi
8%
−34 vs state
12%
−34 vs state
9%
−26 vs state
3% Average of math, English and science: 13% in 2022-23 → 10% in 2025-26 91% 703 Hispanic 44%
Anza Elementary
Grades K–6 · Cajon Valley Union
1.6 mi
16%
−25 vs state
14%
−33 vs state
8%
−27 vs state
4% Average of math, English and science: 17% in 2022-23 → 13% in 2025-26 91% 687 White 38%
Chaparral High
Grades 9–12 Alternative · Grossmont Union High
1.6 mi
3%
−29 vs state
3%
−54 vs state
0%
−38 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 4% in 2022-23 → 2% in 2025-26 78% 45 Hispanic 49%
MERIT Academy
Grades 9–12 Special education · Grossmont Union High
1.6 mi
9%
−21 vs state · 2024-25
17%
−40 vs state · 2024-25
8%
−26 vs state · 2024-25
Not enough years of data 74% 68 White 42%
IDEA Center
Grades 9–12 Alternative · Grossmont Union High
1.6 mi
2%
−30 vs state
29%
−28 vs state
20%
−18 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 18% in 2022-23 → 17% in 2025-26 65% 127 White 48%
REACH Academy
Grades 9–12 Special education · Grossmont Union High
2.0 mi
0%
−32 vs state · 2015-16
0%
−59 vs state · 2015-16
— Not enough years of data 57% 21 Hispanic 43%
Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy
Grades 6–8 · La Mesa-Spring Valley
2.0 mi
39%
+2 vs state
56%
+7 vs state
38%
+2 vs state
9% Average of math, English and science: 35% in 2022-23 → 44% in 2025-26 49% 897 Hispanic 39%

Overall change: average of the three subjects, latest year vs. 3 years earlier (↑4% means the average rate went up 4 points, e.g. 82% → 86%; — means within ±2%). Low income = eligible for free or reduced-price lunch.