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Cajon Park Elementary School vs. Carlton Hills Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Cajon Park Elementary School
10300 Magnolia Ave.
Santee, CA 92071
: 
7/
10
Top 50%
Carlton Hills Elementary School
9353 Pike Rd.
Santee, CA 92071
: 
8/
10
Top 30%
Overview
Serving 866 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Cajon Park Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 43% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 49% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 576 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Carlton Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 30%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 48% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Grades Offered
K-8
K-8
Total Students
866 students
576 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Cajon Park Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Carlton Hills Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
47% | 53%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Cajon Park Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Carlton Hills Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
37 teachers
27 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Cajon Park Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Carlton Hills Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Cajon Park Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Santee School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Carlton Hills Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Santee School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#3214 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
#2127 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 30%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Cajon Park Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Carlton Hills Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
43%
(Top 30% in CA)
49%
(Top 30% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cajon Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Santee School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Carlton Hills Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Santee School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
49%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
60%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cajon Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Santee School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Carlton Hills Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Santee School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
31%
(Top 50% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
40-44%
(Top 30% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Cajon Park Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Santee School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Carlton Hills Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Science with the average percentages observed in the Santee School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Cajon Park Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Carlton Hills Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
99
76
Grade 1 Students
79
60
Grade 2 Students
83
62
Grade 3 Students
82
64
Grade 4 Students
89
57
Grade 5 Students
102
62
Grade 6 Students
106
61
Grade 7 Students
121
65
Grade 8 Students
105
69

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Cajon Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Santee School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Carlton Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Santee School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
% Asian
2%
5%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Cajon Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Santee School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Carlton Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Santee School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
22%
33%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Cajon Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Santee School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Carlton Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Santee School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Cajon Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Santee School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Carlton Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Santee School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
64%
52%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Cajon Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Santee School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Carlton Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Santee School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Cajon Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Santee School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2012-13 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Carlton Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Santee School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Two or more races
10%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Cajon Park Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Santee School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Carlton Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Santee School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.54
0.62
This chart showcases the diversity score of Cajon Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Santee School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Carlton Hills Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Santee School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
32%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Cajon Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Santee School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Carlton Hills Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Santee School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
3%
5%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Cajon Park Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Santee School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Carlton Hills Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Santee School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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