Greenfield Middle

1495 Greenfield Dr.
El Cajon, CA 92021

730 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Greenfield Middle School is a public middle school located in El Cajon, California, serving students in grades 6 through 8 as part of the Cajon Valley Union School District. The school focuses on fostering a supportive and inclusive environment, emphasizing both academic rigor and social-emotional growth to prepare students for high school and beyond. Its curriculum is designed to meet state standards while incorporating modern instructional practices that encourage critical thinking, collaboration, and student engagement.

Beyond academics, Greenfield Middle School is known for its commitment to the surrounding El Cajon community and its efforts to provide a well-rounded experience for its diverse student body. The school typically offers various extracurricular activities, including sports, student organizations, and elective programs, which allow students to explore their interests and develop leadership skills. By prioritizing a "whole child" approach, the school aims to cultivate a sense of belonging and academic excellence for every student who walks through its doors.

730

Total Students

32.2

Full-Time Teachers

22.7

Student/Teacher Ratio

94.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Greenfield Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	256
Hispanic	317
Black	64
Asian	49
Two or More	34
American Indian	3
Pacific Islander	7

Hispanic
317 (43.4%)
White
256 (35.1%)
Black
64 (8.8%)
Asian
49 (6.7%)
Two or More
34 (4.7%)
Pacific Islander
7 (1.0%)
American Indian
3 (0.4%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Cajon Valley Union
Phone:	(619)588-3103
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	730
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	32.2
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.7
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	607
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	80

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 221

Grade 7 238

Grade 8 271