- Enrollment
- 1,481
- Students per teacher
- 23.5:1
- Resource Index
- 37/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · El Cajon, CA
Cajon Valley Middle
Federal NCES profile for Cajon Valley Middle, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 35/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 060681000607
👥 S:T ratio 22
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 37
📋 Attendance 13
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Cajon Valley Middle earns 35/100 on the Resource Investment Index, with class sizes near the California median. It is also more racially and ethnically mixed than most California schools.
- #4 of 6
- middle schools in El Cajon · Resource Index
- 35
- Resource Index · Typical
- 19.6:1
- students per teacher
- 82.6%
- free-lunch eligible
Cajon Valley Middle has class sizes near the California median. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Cajon Valley Middle ranks #4 of 6 middle schools in El Cajon, CA.
School address
District: Cajon Valley Union · California
NCES ID 060681000607 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
-37 students YoY
Cajon Valley Middle held near 930 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-37 headcount).
Teacher FTE lost 48.9 → 44.0 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
-37 students YoY 060681000607 · El Cajon, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
942 enr · 19.6:1 · 82.6% lunch · RII 35
Nearest enrollment peer: Hillsdale Middle (1,481 students)
Cajon Valley Middle held near 930 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (-37 headcount). Teacher FTE lost 48.9 → 44.0 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Cajon Valley Middle in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Hillsdale Midd
Hillsdale Middle
1,481 students
- Naranca Elemen
Naranca Elementary
985 students
- This school
Cajon Valley Middle
942 students
- Montgomery Mid
Montgomery Middle
929 students
- Lexington Elem
Lexington Elementary
878 students
- Johnson Elemen
Johnson Elementary
766 students
What this shows Cajon Valley Middle reports 942 students on the CCD universe file.
How Cajon Valley Middle compares
Cajon Valley Middle held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 19.6:1 | ▼ 9% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 82.6% | ▲ 49% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 942 | top 13% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
19.6:1
Leaner classes than 17% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
942
Bigger than 90% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
82.6%
free-lunch eligible
- 49% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
19.6:1
students per teacher
- 9% below state mean
Top 32% in California - lower ratio than 68% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
35.0%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$17,631
per pupil, district-wide
- below California avg of $18,665
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
Support staff
Counselors3.0 FTE
Per 314 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
5
in-school suspensions + 46 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.5 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 5.4 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection.
Student demographics
White 36.3%
Hispanic or Latino 34.7%
Asian 13.9%
African American 9.9%
Two or More 3.9%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander 1.0%
American Indian / Alaska Native 0.3%
Largest group: White at 36.3% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 71.7/100
Simpson diversity index - at 71.7, Cajon Valley Middle is more mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Cajon Valley Union reports $17,631 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Cajon Valley Middle Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hillsdale Middle | Larger | Lower economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Naranca Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Montgomery Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Lexington Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
| Johnson Elementary | Similar size | Similar economic need | Higher S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Cajon Valley Middle's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 985
- Students per teacher
- 30.8:1
- Resource Index
- 23/100
- Enrollment
- 929
- Students per teacher
- 24.4:1
- Resource Index
- 32/100
- Enrollment
- 878
- Students per teacher
- 27.4:1
- Resource Index
- 12/100
- Enrollment
- 766
- Students per teacher
- 28.4:1
- Resource Index
- 17/100
Similar middle schools in El Cajon
5 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Hillsdale Middle
Standard public school
1,481 students 23.5:1 students per teacher
Montgomery Middle
Standard public school
929 students 24.4:1 students per teacher
Greenfield Middle
Standard public school
730 students 22.8:1 students per teacher
Los Coches Creek Middle
Standard public school
518 students 19.9:1 students per teacher
Eje Middle Academy
Standard public school
254 students 21.2:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~942 students)
Frequently asked questions about Cajon Valley Middle
How many students attend Cajon Valley Middle?
Cajon Valley Middle has 942 students enrolled. It is a middle school in El Cajon, CA. CCD year-over-year: 967 (2022-23) → 930 (2023-24), nearly flat (-37).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Cajon Valley Middle?
The student-teacher ratio at Cajon Valley Middle is 19.6:1, which is 9% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 25% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Cajon Valley Middle?
82.6% of students at Cajon Valley Middle are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Cajon Valley Middle?
The largest demographic group at Cajon Valley Middle is White at 36.3% of enrollment, in El Cajon, CA. Its student body is more racially and ethnically mixed than most US schools, with a diversity index of 71.7/100.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Cajon Valley Middle?
Cajon Valley Middle has a Resource Investment Index of 35/100 (typical reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Cajon Valley Middle rank among middle schools in El Cajon?
By Resource Investment Index, Cajon Valley Middle ranks #4 of 6 middle schools in El Cajon, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in El Cajon on the city page.
What other schools are in Cajon Valley Union?
Besides Cajon Valley Middle, Cajon Valley Union also operates Hillsdale Middle (1,481 students), Naranca Elementary (985 students), and Montgomery Middle (929 students). See the Cajon Valley Union district page for the complete list.