Meridian Elementary
El Cajon, CA · Cajon Valley Union · Grades K-5
5,396th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 5%▼ Declining
Meridian Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Meridian Elementary 5,396th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 5% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 50th in 2015 to 5th in 2025 — declining.
Meridian Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 294 students tested
Meridian Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 572 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 55.9% | 49.7% | ▼ 6.2 pts | |
| Hispanic | 26.9% | 19.9% | ▼ 7.0 pts | |
| Two or more races | 5.7% | 13.3% | ▲ 7.6 pts | |
| Asian | 2.6% | 12.1% | ▲ 9.5 pts | |
| Black | 7.4% | 4.4% | ▼ 3.0 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.9% | 0.7% | ▼ 0.2 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.6% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.6 pts |
Homes near Meridian Elementary
Typical home value $873K in zip 92019 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Meridian Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –Sevick Special EducationCajon Valley Union · 0.9 mi away
- 2Madison Avenue ElementaryCajon Valley Union · 0.9 mi away5,051st of 5,659
ELA 26% · Math 15% - 1Lexington ElementaryCajon Valley Union · 0.9 mi away5,473rd of 5,659
ELA 15% · Math 14% - 1Anza ElementaryCajon Valley Union · 1.2 mi away5,578th of 5,659
ELA 12% · Math 11% - 6Kidinnu AcademyCajon Valley Union · 1.5 mi away · charter2,343rd of 5,659
ELA 52% · Math 39% - 1Naranca ElementaryCajon Valley Union · 1.6 mi away5,595th of 5,659
ELA 12% · Math 9% - –EmpowerCajon Valley Union · 1.7 mi away
- 7Vista Grande ElementaryCajon Valley Union · 1.7 mi away1,834th of 5,659
ELA 52% · Math 51%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Meridian Elementary in?
Meridian Elementary is part of the Cajon Valley Union district in El Cajon, California.
Is Meridian Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Meridian Elementary 5,396th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 5% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Meridian Elementary?
White 50%, Hispanic 20%, Two or more races 13%, Asian 12% (572 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Meridian Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92019 is $873K as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.