Los Coches Creek Middle

9669 Dunbar Ln.
El Cajon, CA 92021

518 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Los Coches Creek Middle School, located in El Cajon, California, is part of the Cajon Valley Union School District. Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is situated in a suburban community and is known for focusing on a "World of Work" initiative, which integrates career exploration into the traditional academic curriculum. By emphasizing hands-on learning and practical skill development, the school aims to prepare students not just for high school, but for future career pathways by helping them discover their strengths and interests early on.

The campus environment at Los Coches Creek is designed to foster both academic growth and social-emotional development. The school utilizes a variety of teaching strategies to engage students in subjects like math, science, and humanities, while also offering elective opportunities that encourage creativity and collaboration. With a strong commitment to community involvement and a supportive staff, the school strives to provide a safe, inclusive atmosphere where middle schoolers can navigate the challenges of adolescence while building a solid foundation for their future education.

518

Total Students

26.5

Full-Time Teachers

19.5

Student/Teacher Ratio

71.8%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Los Coches Creek Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	267
Hispanic	186
Black	5
Asian	15
Two or More	35
American Indian	6
Pacific Islander	4

White
267 (51.5%)
Hispanic
186 (35.9%)
Two or More
35 (6.8%)
Asian
15 (2.9%)
American Indian
6 (1.2%)
Black
5 (1.0%)
Pacific Islander
4 (0.8%)

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)441-5741
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	518
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	26.5
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	19.5
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	225
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	147

* 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 6 158

Grade 7 175

Grade 8 185