Eje Middle Academy
Rank
: 8/
Top 30%10
Tel:
(619) 401-4150
Eje Middle Academy serves 229 students in grades 6-8.
Eje Middle Academy placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 42% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 58% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Eje Middle Academy places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Community Size Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
School Overview
Eje Middle Academy's student population of 229 students has grown by 25% over five school years.
The teacher population of 10 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| School Type | Charter School |
| Grades Offered | Grades 6-8 |
| Total Students | 229 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 10 teachers |
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School Comparison
Eje Middle Academy is ranked within the top 30% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Eje Middle Academy is 0.12, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #2879 out of 9602 schools (Top 30%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 42% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 58% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | n/a | 12% |
| Hispanic | 94% | 54% |
| Black | 2% | 5% |
| White | 4% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | n/a | 4% |
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Diversity Score | 0.12 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 63% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 13% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cajon Valley Union School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Eje Middle Academy is Diego Valley Charter (0.9 miles away)
The nearest middle school is Emerald Middle School (0.4 miles away)
The nearest elementary school is Eje Elementary Academy Charter (0.0 miles away)
Show me:
- School (Math and Reading Proficiency) Location Miles Grades Students
- El Cajon Eje Elementary Academy Charter Charter School
Math: 30% | Reading: 53%Rank:6/Top 50% Grades: K-5 | 559 students10
0.0 miles
851 S. Johnson Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 401-4150 0 K-5 559 - El Cajon Emerald Middle School Math: 9% | Reading: 24%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: 6-8 | 634 students10
0.4 miles
1221 S. Emerald Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3097 0.4 6-8 634 - El Cajon Chase Avenue Elementary School Math: 18% | Reading: 23%Rank:2/Bottom 50% Grades: K-5 | 720 students10
0.7 miles
195 E. Chase Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92020
(619) 588-3123 0.7 K-5 720 - El Cajon Diego Valley Charter Charter School
Math: ≤5% | Reading: 10-14%Rank:1/Bottom 50% Grades: K-12 | 455 students10
0.9 miles
511 N. 2nd St.
El Cajon, CA 92021
(619) 870-0608 0.9 K-12 455 - La Mesa Grossmont High School Math: 37% | Reading: 71%Rank:8/Top 30% Grades: 9-12 | 2,219 students10
0.9 miles
1100 Murray Dr.
La Mesa, CA 91944
(619) 668-6000 0.9 9-12 2,219
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