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Schools in 92020 — El Cajon, California

92020 has 12 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 32.6 — 11.2 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 7.0 to 78.3, a 71.2-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

Avg Scope Score
32.6
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
71.2
7.0 – 78.3
Avg Exceeded %
15.0%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
28.7%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
12
With Scope Scores

How 92020 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Grossmont Middle College High with a Scope Score of 78 and 53.3% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 92020 averages 28.7%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 92020 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92020
92020El Cajon1232.6
92019El Cajon1236.2+3.7
92021El Cajon926.8-5.7
92024Encinitas759.1+26.5
92025Escondido839.4+6.9
92026Escondido838.5+6.0

School archetypes in 92020

3 On the Rise1 High Ceiling1 Solid Base1 Culture First6 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 3 schools in 92020 are classified as On the Rise (3) — 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 92020

#SchoolScoreCountyExceededMet+AbsentSusp.
1Grossmont Middle College High
Grossmont Union High High Ceiling
78San Diego53.3%90.0%27.2%2.1%
2Fletcher Hills Elementary
La Mesa-Spring Valley Solid Base
60San Diego39.6%67.7%10.9%1.2%
3Fuerte Elementary
Cajon Valley Union Culture First
55San Diego31.4%58.2%11.9%1.3%
4Pepper Drive Elementary
Santee Building Momentum
45San Diego22.1%48.7%11.6%4.1%
5Johnson Elementary
Cajon Valley Union On the Rise
28San Diego6.8%24.9%31.5%3.9%
6Flying Hills School of Arts
Cajon Valley Union On the Rise
24San Diego7.3%24.1%26.8%5.2%
7IDEA Center
Grossmont Union High Building Momentum
23San Diego4.3%20.5%46.3%4.9%
8Chase Avenue Elementary
Cajon Valley Union Building Momentum
21San Diego3.2%12.9%29.2%3.2%
9Cajon Valley Middle
Cajon Valley Union On the Rise
20San Diego3.3%14.8%30.3%7.2%
10Anza Elementary
Cajon Valley Union Building Momentum
18San Diego4.6%12.2%30.4%6.5%
11MERIT Academy
Grossmont Union High Building Momentum
10San Diego4.2%12.9%38.8%10.8%
12Chaparral High
Grossmont Union High Building Momentum
7San Diego0.0%4.2%49.6%12.5%

Schools in 92020 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 92020

  • 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 32.6/100, which is 11.2 points below the California state average of 43.8. 15.0% 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 Grossmont Middle College High with a Scope Score of 78/100 and 53.3% 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 32.6 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (11.2 points below). The exceeded rate averages 15.0% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 28.7% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 7.0 to 78.3, a 71.2-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.