MERIT Academy
Special Education Schools (Public)Grades 9–12Active
1600 North Cuyamaca Street, El Cajon, CA 92020-1109
(619) 956-0600
Overall Score (2024-25)
↑ 10.7 ptsvs 2023-2443
out of 100
Below AverageTop 59% statewideData completeness: 75%
Academic Achievement23
CA avg
Academic Growth92
CA avg
School Climate23
CA avg
College/Career Readiness7
CA avg
Score reflects percentile ranking among same-type schools. How is this calculated?
Test Scores (2024-25)
Percentage of students meeting or exceeding standards on CAASPP/CAST.
English Language Arts16.7%
CA avg 48.8%
Mathematics9.1%
CA avg 34.6%
Science / CAST (2024-25)8.3%
CA avg 32.7%
By Grade
| Grade | ELA % | Math % | Science % | Tested |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 11 | 16.7% | 9.1% | 8.3% | 12 |
Enrollment & Demographics (2024-25)
68
Total Students
73.5%
Free/Reduced Lunch
13.2%
English Learners
Staff (2024-25)
9.7:1
Pupil-Teacher Ratio
Graduation Rates (2024-25)
↑ 4.2%20.0%
Graduation Rate
0.0%
Met UC/CSU Reqs
75.0%
Dropout Rate
Chronic Absenteeism (2024-25)
↓ 16.9%45.2%
Chronically Absent
84
Students Tracked
Historical Trends
Year-over-year performance data from official CDE records.
Composite Score
Math Proficiency %
Science / CAST %
Graduation Rate %
Chronic Absenteeism Rate %
Total Enrollment
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Data sourced from the California Department of Education. CDS Code: 37681300128793. Academic Year: 2023-24 – 2024-25.