Diego Valley East Public Charter

511 North Second St.
El Cajon, CA 92021
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Bottom 50%
Serving 408 students in grades Kindergarten-12, Diego Valley East Public Charter ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is ≤5% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower 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 57% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 408 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50% in CA)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Diego Valley East Public Charter's student population of 408 students has grown by 22% over five school years.
The teacher population of 18 teachers has grown by 38% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-12
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Total Students
408 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
18 teachers
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School Rankings

Diego Valley East Public Charter ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Diego Valley East Public Charter is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#8974 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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≤5%
34%
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20-24%
47%
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≤20%
29%
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Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
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American Indian
2%
1%
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Asian
2%
12%
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Hispanic
42%
56%
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Black
6%
5%
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White
43%
20%
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Two or more races
5%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
0.64
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6-9%
87%
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(22-23)
88.2%
27.7%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
78%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
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School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Diego Valley East Public Charter's ranking?
Diego Valley East Public Charter is ranked #8974 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
≤5% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
What is the graduation rate of Diego Valley East Public Charter?
The graduation rate of Diego Valley East Public Charter is 6-9%, which is lower than the California state average of 87%.
How many students attend Diego Valley East Public Charter?
408 students attend Diego Valley East Public Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Diego Valley East Public Charter students are White, 42% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Black, 5% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are American Indian, and 2% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Diego Valley East Public Charter?
Diego Valley East Public Charter has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Diego Valley East Public Charter offer ?
Diego Valley East Public Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-12
What school district is Diego Valley East Public Charter part of?
Diego Valley East Public Charter is part of Diego Valley East Public Charter School District.

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Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-12
  • Enrollment: 408 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 57%
  • : 6-9% (Btm 50%)
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : ≤5% (Btm 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : ≤20% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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