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Hillsdale Middle

PublicRegularGrades 6–8
El Cajon, California · Cajon Valley Union
SCHOOL SNAPSHOT
Students1,481
Student:Teacher22.1:1
Free/Reduced Lunch73%
Title INo
Hillsdale
OverviewEnrollmentDemographicsPerformanceAttendanceBehaviourWorkforce

Key Indicators

At-a-glance snapshot, compared to state averages where available

State avg: 489
1,481
Total Enrollment
State avg: 65%
73%+8.1pp
Free/Reduced Lunch
22.1:1
Student : Teacher
Public
Sector
No
Title I
District
Governance
6–8
Grade Span
Middle
Level

Overview

Hillsdale Middle is a public middle serving grades 6–8 in El Cajon, California. The school enrolls 1,481 students. It is part of the Cajon Valley Union district.

Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Strengths & Things to Consider

Indicators pulled CCD and benchmarked against California state averages. This is not a ranking — different families value different things.

Things to Consider

Higher-than-average student-to-teacher ratio
22.1:1 — larger classes than typical

Key Facts

SectorPublic
School TypeRegular
LevelMiddle
Grade Span6–8
DistrictCajon Valley Union
County6073
CityEl Cajon
ZIP92019
CharterNo
MagnetNo
Title INo
NCES School ID060681005234

Student Demographics

Total Enrollment1,481
White0.1%
Hispanic / Latino25.4%
Black / African American4.1%
Asian5.5%
American Indian / Alaska Native60.0%
Native Hawaiian / Pacific Islander0.6%
Two or More Races4.3%

Race / Ethnicity Distribution

White
0.1%
Hispanic
25.4%
Black
4.1%
Asian
5.5%
Two+
4.3%
Source: NCES CCD (2023)

Equity & Title I

In the United States, Free/Reduced Lunch (FRL) eligibility is the primary federal proxy for student poverty. Schools with 40% or more FRL-eligible students typically qualify for Title I school-wide programs.

FRL %73%
State Avg65%
Title INo
Source: NCES CCD (2023)