Schools in 92019 — El Cajon, California: 12 schools. Average score 7.8 points below the state. Here is what that number does — and doesn't — tell you.
92019 has 12 ranked schools in El Cajon, averaging a Scope Score of 37.0/100 — 7.8 points below the state average of 44.8 (CDE CAASPP 2025). Scores range from 17.8 to 52.4, a 34.6-point spread.
How 92019 schools perform
The top-ranked school is Valhalla High with a Scope Score of 52 and 26.8% of students exceeding standard.
Chronic absenteeism across 92019 averages 23.8%, above the state average of 17.9%. CDE CAASPP 2025.
How 92019 compares to nearby zip codes
| Zip | City | Schools | Avg Score | vs 92019 |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 92019 | El Cajon | 12 | Developing 37.0/100 | — |
| 92020 | El Cajon | 16 | Developing 34.4/100 | -2.6 |
| 92021 | El Cajon | 11 | Needs Support 29.6/100 | -7.4 |
| 92024 | Encinitas | 9 | Solid 55.9/100 | +18.9 |
| 92025 | Escondido | 12 | Developing 41.9/100 | +4.9 |
| 92026 | Escondido | 10 | Developing 43.0/100 | +6.0 |
Source: CDE CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
School archetypes in 92019
Hidden gems: 4 schools in 92019 are classified as Growth Engine (2) or 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 92019
ranked by Scope Score · 2024–25 CAASPP
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Valhalla High Grossmont Union High Building Momentum | 26.8% | Solid 52/100 |
| 2 | Rancho San Diego Elementary Cajon Valley Union Growth Engine | 28.0% | Developing 47/100 |
| 3 | Vista Grande Elementary Cajon Valley Union Building Momentum | 23.8% | Developing 47/100 |
| 4 | Hillsdale Middle Cajon Valley Union Building Momentum | 23.0% | Developing 46/100 |
| 5 | Dehesa Elementary Dehesa Elementary Growth Engine | 5.8% | Developing 45/100 |
| 6 | Granite Hills High Grossmont Union High Building Momentum | 12.4% | Developing 43/100 |
| 7 | Madison Avenue Elementary Cajon Valley Union On the Rise | 6.5% | Developing 33/100 |
| 8 | Jamacha Elementary Cajon Valley Union Building Momentum | 16.6% | Developing 30/100 |
| 9 | Meridian Elementary Cajon Valley Union On the Rise | 5.0% | Developing 30/100 |
| 10 | Cajon Valley Home Cajon Valley Union Building Momentum | 16.5% | Needs Support 30/100 |
| 11 | Montgomery Middle Cajon Valley Union Building Momentum | 3.4% | Needs Support 22/100 |
| 12 | Lexington Elementary Cajon Valley Union Building Momentum | 4.5% | Needs Support 18/100 |
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.
Numbers tell you whether students are clearing the bar. A school visit tells you whether they're happy doing it. These metrics are intentionally missing from the Scope Score: class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality; arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs; teacher experience and turnover; campus safety and social-emotional support; parent and community engagement; quality of special education and gifted programs; how school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access. Full methodology