Schools in 92021 — El Cajon, California
92021 has 9 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 26.8 — 16.9 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 17.4 to 37.8, a 20.4-point spread.
How 92021 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Rios Elementary with a Scope Score of 38 and 16.2% of students exceeding standard.
Declining trajectory: Average proficiency drops by 3.8 percentage points from grade 3 to grade 5 across 92021. This pattern in test scores may reflect a variety of factors and is worth examining school by school.
Chronic absenteeism across 92021 averages 26.7%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.
How 92021 compares to nearby zip codes
School archetypes in 92021
Hidden gems: 2 schools in 92021 are classified as On the Rise (2) — 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 92021
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Rios Elementary Cajon Valley Union Building Momentum | 16.2% | Developing 38/100 |
| 2 | El Cajon Valley High Grossmont Union High Building Momentum | 5.8% | Developing 35/100 |
| 3 | Blossom Valley Elementary Cajon Valley Union Building Momentum | 15.3% | Developing 33/100 |
| 4 | Los Coches Creek Middle Cajon Valley Union On the Rise | 14.1% | Developing 31/100 |
| 5 | Crest Elementary Cajon Valley Union Building Momentum | 7.2% | Needs Support 28/100 |
| 6 | Greenfield Middle Cajon Valley Union Building Momentum | 5.7% | Needs Support 22/100 |
| 7 | W. D. Hall Elementary Cajon Valley Union Building Momentum | 4.9% | Needs Support 20/100 |
| 8 | Naranca Elementary Cajon Valley Union On the Rise | 2.3% | Needs Support 18/100 |
| 9 | Magnolia Elementary Cajon Valley Union Building Momentum | 2.4% | Needs Support 17/100 |
Schools in 92021 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 92021
- 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
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