EMERALD MIDDLE SCHOOL

Emerald Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Cajon Valley Union school district, located in El Cajon, CA with about 634 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 30 teachers, Emerald Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 21:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Emerald Middle School, located in El Cajon, California, is a public middle school serving students in grades 6 through 8 within the Cajon Valley Union School District. The campus is situated on South Emerald Avenue and functions as a central educational hub for the local community, emphasizing a standard middle school curriculum that prepares students for the transition to high school. As part of a district known for its focus on 21st-century learning, the school aims to foster both academic growth and social-emotional development during these formative adolescent years.

The school community in El Cajon is diverse, and Emerald Middle reflects this by offering a variety of extracurricular programs, athletics, and academic support services designed to engage a wide range of student interests. Like other schools in the Cajon Valley district, it places a strong emphasis on technology integration and collaborative learning environments. By providing a structured yet supportive atmosphere, Emerald Middle strives to help its students build the foundational skills and personal confidence necessary for future success in higher education and beyond.

For more information, contact Emerald Middle at (619) 588-3097 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.