Dehesa School

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Dehesa School

Public Elementary, Middle School | Grade K-8
4612 Dehesa Rd,  El Cajon, CA
3.3
105 Students
C+
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Nancy Hauer
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Math Proficiency
24%
Reading Proficiency
34%

Niche Grade

C+
Academics
C+
Teachers
Source: Niche
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
34%
Math Proficiency
24%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
14:1
Teachers
28
Full Time Teachers
28
Teachers in First or Second Year
22.2%

GreatSchools Rating

Source: GreatSchools
GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
7.8%
State Average
19.4%
Science
6.2%
State Average
11.2%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
145:1

Student Diversity

Male
57.1%
Female
42.6%
Hispanic
42.1%
White
31.3%
Two or more races
10.3%
Black
2%
Native American
1.8%
Filipino
1.5%
Asian
<1%
Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#15 Most Diverse Public MS in California
#44 Most Diverse Public ES in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
3.3 12 Reviews
1.0 other
2/9/2026
This school used to be a small family friendly community school that was welcoming, and inviting. Everyone knew everyone. Current administrators (principal Peterson and superintendent Johnson) have now made it anything but that. Dehesa students are now overshadowed by this "sports academy". No accou...
1.0 other
2/8/2026
Sadly Dehesa use to be one of the best small schools with staff that cared and loved the kids like their own. The last 4 years or so they have changed principals, and teachers multiple times and the school started to crack at the foundation. I pulled my child at the end of last year when they let ye...
1.0 parent
2/7/2026
As someone who had family introduce me to this school due to my baby needing a better and safer learning environment I had high hopes it would be our resolution! If I could go back I wouldn’t have even wasted our time or put my daughter through that! I wouldn’t recommend this school to any parent th...
5.0 parent
7/2/2022
I have 3 kids at this school and was a little hesitant because of the rating, however it has been a really great school. We are a military family and have had our children in schools all over the country that ranked much higher than this school, but you cannot beat that small class size and communit...

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Dehesa School is a public school for students in grades K-8 located at 4612 Dehesa Rd in El Cajon, in the Crest neighborhood. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 105 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 14:1. Academic records show that 24% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 34% are proficient in reading. Dehesa School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of C+ and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $917,259. Discover additional schools in the area, like Cabrillo Point Academy, and more. Learn more about what El Cajon has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Dehesa School.

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