How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Cajon Valley Middle | Meridian Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| Location | El Cajon, CA | El Cajon, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | elementary |
| Enrollment | 942 | 570 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 20.1:1 | 21.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 82.6% | 77.6% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Cajon Valley Middle | Meridian Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $18,262 | $18,262 |
| District | Cajon Valley Union | Cajon Valley Union |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25 CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Cajon Valley Middle | Meridian Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| White | 36.3% | 47.5% |
| African American | 9.9% | 4.9% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 34.7% | 20.4% |
| Asian | 13.9% | 15.8% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.3% | 0.4% |
| Pacific Islander | 1.0% | 0.9% |
| Multiracial | 3.9% | 10.2% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Cajon Valley Middle | Meridian Elementary |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | — | — |
| Gifted Program | Yes | Yes |
| Counselor Ratio | 314:1 | 570:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 35.0% | 33.7% |
| IDEA Students | — | — |
| In-School Suspensions | 5 | 0 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2023-24 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools Editorial.