Grade Trends

Schools near ZIP 92021

45 public schools within 6 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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Rios Elementary
Grades K–5 · Cajon Valley Union
0.5 mi
40%
−2 vs state
43%
−4 vs state
33%
−2 vs state
17% Average of math, English and science: 22% in 2022-23 → 39% in 2025-26 76% 255 Hispanic 43%
Lakeview Elementary
Grades K–5 · Lakeside Union Elementary
1.9 mi
51%
+9 vs state
53%
+7 vs state
35%
−1 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 48% in 2022-23 → 46% in 2025-26 32% 666 White 56%
Crest Elementary
Grades K–8 · Cajon Valley Union
2.0 mi
27%
−12 vs state
42%
−6 vs state
33%
−2 vs state
6% Average of math, English and science: 28% in 2022-23 → 34% in 2025-26 62% 271 White 56%
Blossom Valley Elementary
Grades K–5 · Cajon Valley Union
2.5 mi
45%
+2 vs state
50%
+4 vs state
42%
+7 vs state
6% Average of math, English and science: 52% in 2022-23 → 46% in 2025-26 66% 533 White 61%
Tierra del Sol Middle
Grades 6–8 · Lakeside Union Elementary
2.6 mi
30%
−7 vs state
42%
−7 vs state
41%
+6 vs state
5% Average of math, English and science: 33% in 2022-23 → 38% in 2025-26 41% 713 White 46%
Lindo Park Elementary
Grades K–5 · Lakeside Union Elementary
3.0 mi
17%
−25 vs state
27%
−20 vs state
21%
−14 vs state
6% Average of math, English and science: 16% in 2022-23 → 22% in 2025-26 73% 421 Hispanic 49%
Lemon Crest Elementary
Grades K–5 · Lakeside Union Elementary
3.1 mi
19%
−23 vs state
28%
−18 vs state
17%
−18 vs state
4% Average of math, English and science: 25% in 2022-23 → 21% in 2025-26 59% 437 White 42%
Mountain View Learning Academy
Grades K–8 Alternative · Alpine Union Elementary
3.3 mi
46%
+9 vs state
44%
−4 vs state
42%
9% Average of math, English and science: 53% in 2022-23 → 44% in 2025-26 39% 64 White 52%
Shadow Hills Elementary
Grades 1–5 · Alpine Union Elementary
3.3 mi
53%
+11 vs state
53%
+7 vs state
53%
+18 vs state
6% Average of math, English and science: 47% in 2022-23 → 53% in 2025-26 33% 377 Hispanic 43%
Granite Hills High
Grades 9–12 · Grossmont Union High
3.4 mi
24%
−8 vs state
49%
−8 vs state
24%
−14 vs state
5% Average of math, English and science: 27% in 2022-23 → 32% in 2025-26 58% 2,331 White 49%
W. D. Hall Elementary
Grades K–5 · Cajon Valley Union
3.4 mi
15%
−26 vs state
19%
−27 vs state
14%
−21 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 17% in 2022-23 → 16% in 2025-26 90% 579 White 43%
El Capitan High
Grades 9–12 · Grossmont Union High
3.5 mi
26%
−6 vs state
55%
−2 vs state
27%
−11 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 35% in 2022-23 → 36% in 2025-26 52% 1,810 White 48%
Riverview Elementary
Grades 2–5 · Lakeside Union Elementary
3.5 mi
59%
+18 vs state
67%
+21 vs state
52%
+17 vs state
8% Average of math, English and science: 51% in 2022-23 → 59% in 2025-26 25% 469 Hispanic 44%
Madison Avenue Elementary
Grades K–5 · Cajon Valley Union
3.6 mi
15%
−28 vs state
23%
−23 vs state
17%
−19 vs state
3% Average of math, English and science: 21% in 2022-23 → 18% in 2025-26 91% 670 White 47%
Greenfield Middle
Grades 6–8 · Cajon Valley Union
3.6 mi
11%
−26 vs state
21%
−29 vs state
17%
−18 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 15% in 2022-23 → 16% in 2025-26 94% 730 Hispanic 43%
Montgomery Middle
Grades 6–8 · Cajon Valley Union
3.7 mi
8%
−29 vs state
19%
−31 vs state
9%
−27 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 14% in 2022-23 → 12% in 2025-26 94% 929 White 47%
Los Coches Creek Middle
Grades 6–8 · Cajon Valley Union
3.7 mi
24%
−13 vs state
44%
−6 vs state
36%
+1 vs state
3% Average of math, English and science: 38% in 2022-23 → 35% in 2025-26 72% 518 White 52%
Bostonia Global
Grades K–12 Charter · Bostonia Global District
3.7 mi
18%
−21 vs state
31%
−17 vs state
16%
−20 vs state
4% Average of math, English and science: 26% in 2022-23 → 22% in 2025-26 84% 1,266 Hispanic 70%
Method Summit Academy
Grades K–12 Charter · Dehesa Elementary
3.8 mi
17%
−20 vs state
28%
−23 vs state
13%
−23 vs state
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Dehesa Elementary
Grades K–8 · Dehesa Elementary
3.8 mi
22%
−19 vs state
39%
−9 vs state
29%
−7 vs state
9% Average of math, English and science: 21% in 2022-23 → 30% in 2025-26 37% 399 Hispanic 42%
Kidinnu Academy
Grades K–8 Charter · Kidinnu Academy District
3.9 mi
47%
+7 vs state
50%
+2 vs state
35%
±0 vs state
11% Average of math, English and science: 37% in 2022-23 → 48% in 2025-26 90% 433 White 98%
Lakeside Middle
Grades 6–8 · Lakeside Union Elementary
4.0 mi
32%
−5 vs state
46%
−3 vs state
43%
+7 vs state
4% Average of math, English and science: 36% in 2022-23 → 40% in 2025-26 39% 724 White 53%
River Valley Charter
Grades 7–12 Charter · River Valley Charter District
4.1 mi
51%
+16 vs state
67%
+14 vs state
54%
+19 vs state
9% Average of math, English and science: 66% in 2022-23 → 57% in 2025-26 21% 231 White 69%
Diego Valley East Public Charter
Grades K–12 Charter · Diego Valley East Public Charter District
4.2 mi
1%
−29 vs state · 2024-25
20%
−37 vs state · 2024-25
9%
−19 vs state · 2024-25
Average of math, English and science: 12% in 2021-22 → 10% in 2024-25 85% 408 White 43%
Lakeside Farms Elementary
Grades K–5 · Lakeside Union Elementary
4.3 mi
33%
−10 vs state
47%
±0 vs state
49%
+14 vs state
4% Average of math, English and science: 39% in 2022-23 → 43% in 2025-26 36% 667 White 55%
Meridian Elementary
Grades K–5 · Cajon Valley Union
4.3 mi
10%
−32 vs state
19%
−27 vs state
9%
−27 vs state
5% Average of math, English and science: 18% in 2022-23 → 13% in 2025-26 93% 570 White 48%
REACH Academy
Grades 9–12 Special education · Grossmont Union High
4.5 mi
0%
−32 vs state · 2015-16
0%
−59 vs state · 2015-16
— Not enough years of data 57% 21 Hispanic 43%
Pepper Drive Elementary
Grades K–8 · Santee
4.6 mi
41%
+2 vs state
55%
+7 vs state
41%
+5 vs state
5% Average of math, English and science: 41% in 2022-23 → 46% in 2025-26 58% 661 White 44%
Naranca Elementary
Grades K–6 · Cajon Valley Union
4.7 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%
Magnolia Elementary
Grades K–5 · Cajon Valley Union
4.9 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%
El Cajon Valley High
Grades 9–12 · Grossmont Union High
4.9 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%
Lexington Elementary
Grades K–5 · Cajon Valley Union
5.1 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%
Vista Grande Elementary
Grades K–5 · Cajon Valley Union
5.3 mi
40%
−2 vs state
45%
−2 vs state
31%
−4 vs state
3% Average of math, English and science: 42% in 2022-23 → 39% in 2025-26 61% 633 White 67%
Empower
Grades K–8 Special education · Cajon Valley Union
5.3 mi
0%
0%
0%
6% Average of math, English and science: 6% in 2022-23 → 0% in 2025-26 86% 21 Hispanic 38%
Cajon Valley Middle
Grades 6–8 · Cajon Valley Union
5.3 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%
Hill Creek Elementary
Grades K–8 · Santee
5.3 mi
49%
+10 vs state
60%
+12 vs state
42%
+7 vs state
6% Average of math, English and science: 45% in 2022-23 → 51% in 2025-26 47% 695 White 52%
Altus Schools East County
Grades 7–12 Charter · Altus Schools East County District
5.5 mi
12%
−23 vs state
32%
−21 vs state
27%
−8 vs state
Not enough years of data 73% 287 Hispanic 59%
Anza Elementary
Grades K–6 · Cajon Valley Union
5.6 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%
Literacy First Charter
Grades K–12 Charter · Literacy First Charter District
5.6 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%
Boulder Oaks Elementary
Grades 1–5 · Alpine Union Elementary
5.6 mi
40%
−2 vs state
43%
−4 vs state
22%
−13 vs state
4% Average of math, English and science: 39% in 2022-23 → 35% in 2025-26 40% 367 White 58%
Valhalla High
Grades 9–12 · Grossmont Union High
5.7 mi
31%
−1 vs state
55%
−2 vs state
41%
+3 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 44% in 2022-23 → 43% in 2025-26 69% 1,728 White 66%
Joan MacQueen Middle
Grades 6–8 · Alpine Union Elementary
5.8 mi
36%
−1 vs state
41%
−8 vs state
32%
−4 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 38% in 2022-23 → 36% in 2025-26 37% 405 White 51%
Santana High
Grades 9–12 · Grossmont Union High
5.8 mi
46%
+14 vs state
66%
+8 vs state
46%
+8 vs state
3% Average of math, English and science: 50% in 2022-23 → 53% in 2025-26 46% 1,621 White 54%
DREAM Academy
Grades K–8 Alternative · Lakeside Union Elementary
5.9 mi
46%
+7 vs state
48%
±0 vs state
37%
+2 vs state
Average of math, English and science: 46% in 2022-23 → 44% in 2025-26 39% 138 White 51%
Johnson Elementary
Grades K–5 · Cajon Valley Union
6.0 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%

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.