Cajon Valley Union
Cajon Valley Union has 24 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 29.2/100 — 14.6 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Fuerte Elementary at 55/100, where 31.4% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $14,459 per student (below the state average of $14,815). 1 school shows positive growth trajectories. Chronic absenteeism averages 25.7%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Needs Support 29.7/100 | 19 | 11.3% | 25.2% |
| Middle | Needs Support 27.0/100 | 5 | 9.9% | 27.6% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Cajon Valley Union, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Cajon Valley Union's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 29.7.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -2.0pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 37.9 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 25.7%, 7.6pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 4.3%, below the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Fuerte Elementary leads the district at 55 with 31.4% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Cajon Valley Union
Hidden gems: 9 schools in Cajon Valley Union are classified as On the Rise (8) or Growth Engine — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Cajon Valley Union spends $14,459 per student in current expenditures — $355 below the state average of $14,815.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Teacher compensation
CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25
Elementary Schools (19)
Cajon Valley Union has 19 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 29.7 — 14.0 points below the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -2.0pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Fuerte Elementary with a Scope Score of 55 and 31.4% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Fuerte Elementary Cajon Valley Union Culture First | Solid 55/100 |
| 2 | Rancho San Diego Elementary Cajon Valley Union Growth Engine | Developing 47/100 |
| 3 | Vista Grande Elementary Cajon Valley Union Building Momentum | Developing 46/100 |
| 4 | Rios Elementary Cajon Valley Union Building Momentum | Developing 38/100 |
| 5 | Avocado Elementary Cajon Valley Union On the Rise | Developing 36/100 |
| 6 | Blossom Valley Elementary Cajon Valley Union Building Momentum | Developing 33/100 |
| 7 | Jamacha Elementary Cajon Valley Union Building Momentum | Developing 33/100 |
| 8 | Cajon Valley Home Cajon Valley Union Building Momentum | Developing 30/100 |
| 9 | Johnson Elementary Cajon Valley Union On the Rise | Needs Support 28/100 |
| 10 | Crest Elementary Cajon Valley Union Building Momentum | Needs Support 28/100 |
| 11 | Madison Avenue Elementary Cajon Valley Union On the Rise | Needs Support 27/100 |
| 12 | Meridian Elementary Cajon Valley Union On the Rise | Needs Support 26/100 |
| 13 | Flying Hills School of Arts Cajon Valley Union On the Rise | Needs Support 24/100 |
| 14 | Chase Avenue Elementary Cajon Valley Union Building Momentum | Needs Support 21/100 |
| 15 | W. D. Hall Elementary Cajon Valley Union Building Momentum | Needs Support 20/100 |
| 16 | Anza Elementary Cajon Valley Union Building Momentum | Needs Support 18/100 |
| 17 | Naranca Elementary Cajon Valley Union On the Rise | Needs Support 18/100 |
| 18 | Magnolia Elementary Cajon Valley Union Building Momentum | Needs Support 17/100 |
| 19 | Lexington Elementary Cajon Valley Union Building Momentum | Needs Support 17/100 |
Middle Schools (5)
Cajon Valley Union has 5 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 27.0 — 13.4 points below the state average of 40.5.
District-wide growth averages +0.9pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring middle school is Hillsdale Middle with a Scope Score of 45 and 23.0% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Score |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Hillsdale Middle Cajon Valley Union Building Momentum | Developing 45/100 |
| 2 | Los Coches Creek Middle Cajon Valley Union On the Rise | Developing 31/100 |
| 3 | Greenfield Middle Cajon Valley Union Building Momentum | Needs Support 22/100 |
| 4 | Cajon Valley Middle Cajon Valley Union On the Rise | Needs Support 20/100 |
| 5 | Montgomery Middle Cajon Valley Union Building Momentum | Needs Support 18/100 |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Cajon Valley Union
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
- Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
- Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
- Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How resources are distributed across schools within the district
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