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Email BoardW. D. Hall Elementary
1376 Pepper Drive, El Cajon, CA 92021-1460
Summary
W. D. Hall Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 6th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 19.2% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down.
Math is weaker: 15.1% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 19.2% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 15.1% |
| Reading State Rank | 4,431/4,657 (5th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 4,333/4,657 (7th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 21:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 579 |
| Low-Income Students | 522 (90.2%) |
| English Learners | 197 (34.0%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 1.2 points from last year and fell 5.5 points over the full period. Math fell 1.9 points from last year and fell 0.7 points over the full period.
•Math -0.7 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 14.9% to 25.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 4,431 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students are 4.6 points ahead in reading. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
4.3% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 21.3% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 38% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 5% to 15%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 9.6% to 28.6% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 4,333 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 3.5-point math income gap is narrower than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
2.2% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 18.6% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does W. D. Hall Elementary compare within the district?
W. D. Hall Elementary is No. 12 in reading and No. 10 in math proficiency among the 14 K–5 schools in Cajon Valley Union with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does W. D. Hall Elementary rank in California?
W. D. Hall Elementary ranks No. 4,431 of 4,657 in reading and No. 4,333 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at W. D. Hall Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 10 in reading and No. 9 in math among 14 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 19.7% meet the reading standard and 14.7% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does W. D. Hall Elementary compare with other schools in El Cajon?
W. D. Hall Elementary is No. 12 in reading and No. 10 in math proficiency among the 14 K–5 schools in El Cajon with 2026 results.
Explore schools in El CajonHow does W. D. Hall Elementary compare with other schools in San Diego County?
W. D. Hall Elementary is No. 228 in reading and No. 225 in math proficiency among the 237 K–5 schools in San Diego County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Diego CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| W. D. Hall ElementaryThis school | 15.1% | 19.2% |
| Blossom Valley Elementary | 44.5% | 50.0% |
| EJE Elementary Academy Charter | 18.8% | 20.2% |
