For the 2025 school year, there are 6 public middle schools serving 5,063 students in 92020, CA.
The top ranked public middle schools in 92020, CA are Literacy First Charter, Pepper Drive Elementary School and Flying Hills School Of Arts. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking.
ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø middle schools in zipcode 92020 have an average math proficiency score of 31% (versus the California public middle school average of 32%), and reading proficiency score of 42% (versus the 46% statewide average). Middle schools in 92020, CA have an average ranking of 6/10, which is in the top 50% of California public middle schools.
Minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle school average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
Best 92020, CA ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Middle Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Literacy First Charter
Charter School
(Math: 50% | Reading: 67%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
799 East Washington Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 579-7232
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 579-7232
Grades: K-12
| 2,050 students
Rank: #22.
Pepper Drive Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1935 Marlinda Way
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 956-5100
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 956-5100
Grades: K-8
| 655 students
Rank: #33.
Flying Hills School Of Arts
(Math: 21% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1251 Finch St.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3132
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3132
Grades: K-8
| 710 students
Rank: #44.
Eje Middle Academy
Charter School
(Math: 11% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
851 South Johnson Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 401-4150
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 401-4150
Grades: 6-8
| 258 students
Rank: #55.
Cajon Valley Middle School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
550 Park Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3092
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3092
Grades: 6-8
| 930 students
Rank: #66.
Emerald Middle School
(Math: 6% | Reading: 20% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1221 S. Emerald Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3097
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3097
Grades: 6-8
| 460 students
92020, California ºÚÁÏÍø¹ÙÍø Schools (Closed)
School
Location
Grades
Students
Learning Latitudes Charter (Closed 2023)
Charter School
353 E. Park Ave., Ste. 201
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 966-9528
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 966-9528
Grades: K-12
| 627 students
Frequently Asked Questions
What are the top ranked public middle schools in 92020, CA?
The top ranked public middle schools in 92020, CA include Literacy First Charter, Pepper Drive Elementary School and Flying Hills School Of Arts.
How many public middle schools are located in 92020?
6 public middle schools are located in 92020.
What is the racial composition of students in 92020?
92020 public middle schools minority enrollment is 66% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public middle schools average of 78% (majority Hispanic).
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