A+
Excellent
94/100

Literacy First Charter

📚 K – 12 🏫 K-12 Charter School
📍 799 East Washington Ave., El Cajon, CA 92020
Overall
A+
94/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A+
Reading 73% · Math 65% proficient · 91st percentile in California
Graduation
A
95% earn a regular diploma in 4 years
Resources
C
Class size, funding, school size and type

📚 Top 15% in California for achievement

Each score is graded separately against California schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

94
Repit Score
out of 100
2,050
Students
enrolled
21.4:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$11K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Academics (reading & math)55%91/100reading 87th percentile, math 95th percentile among California high schools (2018–19 state tests)
🎓 Graduation (4-year, diploma only)25%83/10095% graduate on time with a regular diploma
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)20%55/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 43% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with California schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are +41 points better than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in California. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency73% (+25 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency65% (+28 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
🎓 Graduation rate95% (+19 pts vs. state avg 76%)
Four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate, class of 2020

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the California state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White81%73%reading +15 pts, math +30 pts92nd percentile (list)
Black50%30%reading +14 pts, math +15 pts81st percentile (list)
Hispanic67%52%reading +21 pts, math +31 pts94th percentile (list)
Asian68%66%reading -10 pts, math +0 pts46th percentile (list)
Multiracial75%75%reading +9 pts, math +29 pts78th percentile (list)
Low-income63%59%reading +18 pts, math +37 pts95th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 799 East Washington Ave.
City El Cajon
ZIP Code 92020
District 0602098
NCES School ID 060209810374
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 92020

Understanding the community around Literacy First Charter helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $71,400
Per Capita Income $33,011
Poverty Rate 12.2%
Households Earning $100K+ 34.3%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 25.9%
High School or Higher 84.0%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $676,200
Median Rent $1,695
Owner-Occupied 42.8%
Renter-Occupied 57.2%
View full data for ZIP 92020 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for Literacy First Charter.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.4%
Female 49.6%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

Asian 42.1%
White 31.7%
Hispanic/Latino 20.2%
Two or More Races 4.2%
Black 1.7%
American Indian 0.2%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 2,050
Teachers (FTE) 95.7
Student:Teacher Ratio 21.4:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for Literacy First Charter?
Literacy First Charter has a Repit School Score of 94 out of 100, earning a grade of A+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, plus the on-time graduation rate, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend Literacy First Charter?
Literacy First Charter has 2,050 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 21.4:1.
What grades does Literacy First Charter serve?
Literacy First Charter serves grades K – 12 and is classified as a K-12. This is a charter school.
How much funding does Literacy First Charter receive per student?
Literacy First Charter receives $11,026 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is around the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around Literacy First Charter in 92020 ▼
Avg Home Value
$838,161
Avg Monthly Rent
$2,178
1-Year Change
+1.3%
% Renters
57.2%

Other Schools in 92020

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026