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Schools in 92019 — El Cajon, California

92019 has 12 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 36.2 — 7.5 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 17.0 to 58.0, a 40.9-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
36.2
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
40.9
17.0 – 58.0
Avg Exceeded %
14.3%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
23.9%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
12
With Scope Scores

How 92019 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Valhalla High with a Scope Score of 58 and 26.8% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 92019 averages 23.9%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 92019 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92019
92019El Cajon1236.2
92020El Cajon1232.6-3.7
92021El Cajon926.8-9.4
92024Encinitas759.1+22.8
92025Escondido839.4+3.2
92026Escondido838.5+2.3

School archetypes in 92019

3 On the Rise1 Growth Engine8 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 4 schools in 92019 are classified as On the Rise (3) 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

All schools in 92019

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Valhalla High
Grossmont Union High Building Momentum
58San Diego26.8%50.3%23.2%2.8%
2Granite Hills High
Grossmont Union High Building Momentum
47San Diego12.4%31.9%25.0%2.4%
3Rancho San Diego Elementary
Cajon Valley Union Growth Engine
47San Diego28.0%51.2%19.2%1.4%
4Vista Grande Elementary
Cajon Valley Union Building Momentum
46San Diego23.8%51.1%15.2%1.1%
5Hillsdale Middle
Cajon Valley Union Building Momentum
45San Diego23.0%49.4%18.2%8.2%
6Dehesa Elementary
Dehesa Elementary On the Rise
39San Diego5.8%22.5%14.2%1.4%
7Jamacha Elementary
Cajon Valley Union Building Momentum
33San Diego16.6%41.6%20.5%4.7%
8Cajon Valley Home
Cajon Valley Union Building Momentum
30San Diego16.5%28.5%30.4%0.9%
9Madison Avenue Elementary
Cajon Valley Union On the Rise
27San Diego6.5%20.2%33.3%1.8%
10Meridian Elementary
Cajon Valley Union On the Rise
26San Diego5.0%15.8%24.8%1.8%
11Montgomery Middle
Cajon Valley Union Building Momentum
18San Diego3.4%14.3%31.1%7.7%
12Lexington Elementary
Cajon Valley Union Building Momentum
17San Diego4.5%14.3%31.3%4.2%

Schools in 92019 on the map

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 92019

  • 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 school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in El Cajon good?
El Cajon's 12 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 36.2/100, which is 7.5 points below the California state average of 43.8. 14.3% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in El Cajon?
The highest-scoring elementary school in El Cajon is Valhalla High with a Scope Score of 58/100 and 26.8% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do El Cajon schools compare to the state average?
El Cajon elementary schools average a Scope Score of 36.2 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (7.5 points below). The exceeded rate averages 14.3% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 23.9% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 17.0 to 58.0, a 40.9-point spread.
How many schools are in El Cajon?
El Cajon has 12 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.