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.
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
School archetypes in 92020
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
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Grossmont Middle College High Grossmont Union High High Ceiling | 53.3% | Strong 78/100 |
| 2 | Fletcher Hills Elementary La Mesa-Spring Valley Solid Base | 39.6% | Solid 60/100 |
| 3 | Fuerte Elementary Cajon Valley Union Culture First | 31.4% | Solid 55/100 |
| 4 | Pepper Drive Elementary Santee Building Momentum | 22.1% | Developing 45/100 |
| 5 | Johnson Elementary Cajon Valley Union On the Rise | 6.8% | Needs Support 28/100 |
| 6 | Flying Hills School of Arts Cajon Valley Union On the Rise | 7.3% | Needs Support 24/100 |
| 7 | IDEA Center Grossmont Union High Building Momentum | 4.3% | Needs Support 23/100 |
| 8 | Chase Avenue Elementary Cajon Valley Union Building Momentum | 3.2% | Needs Support 21/100 |
| 9 | Cajon Valley Middle Cajon Valley Union On the Rise | 3.3% | Needs Support 20/100 |
| 10 | Anza Elementary Cajon Valley Union Building Momentum | 4.6% | Needs Support 18/100 |
| 11 | MERIT Academy Grossmont Union High Building Momentum | 4.2% | Needs Support 10/100 |
| 12 | Chaparral High Grossmont Union High Building Momentum | 0.0% | Needs Support 7/100 |
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
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