Cajon Valley Middle

550 Park Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92020

967 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Cajon Valley Middle School, located in the heart of El Cajon, California, is a key institution within the Cajon Valley Union School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is recognized for its commitment to providing a rigorous academic environment while emphasizing the social-emotional growth of its diverse student body. The campus strives to create a supportive culture that focuses on preparing middle schoolers for the transition to high school by fostering critical thinking, collaboration, and personal responsibility.

Beyond its core curriculum, Cajon Valley Middle School is known for integrating modern technology and innovative teaching strategies to engage students in a changing global economy. The school prides itself on being a community hub that offers various extracurricular activities, athletics, and enrichment programs designed to help students discover their unique strengths and interests. By prioritizing both academic excellence and a well-rounded student experience, the school aims to cultivate a safe and inclusive atmosphere where every child is empowered to succeed.

967

Total Students

48.9

Full-Time Teachers

19.8

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.9%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Cajon Valley Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	348
Hispanic	396
Black	105
Asian	55
Two or More	56
American Indian	2
Pacific Islander	5

Hispanic
396 (41.0 %)
White
348 (36.0 %)
Black
105 (10.9 %)
Two or More
56 (5.8 %)
Asian
55 (5.7 %)
Pacific Islander
5 (0.5 %)
American Indian
2 (0.2 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Cajon Valley Union
Phone:	(619)588-3092
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	967
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	48.9
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.8
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	840
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	49

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 189

Grade 7 379

Grade 8 399