El Camino Junior High School
- El Camino Junior High School serves 798 students in grades 7-8.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 17% (which is lower than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- El Camino Junior High School's student population of 798 students has grown by 14% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 37 teachers has grown by 54% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades 7-8 |
| Total Students | 798 students |
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| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 37 teachers |
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| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- El Camino Junior High School's student:teacher ratio of 22:1 has decreased from 29:1 over five school years.
- The diversity score of El Camino Junior High School is 0.04, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #7206 out of 9,595 schools (Bottom 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 17% | 38% |
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| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 25% | 48% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 1% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 98% | 54% |
| Black | n/a | 6% |
| White | 1% | 24% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.04 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 76% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 15% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Santa Maria-Bonita School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to El Camino Junior High School is Phoenix High School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest middle school is Fesler (isaac) Junior High School (1.1 miles away)
- The nearest elementary school is Alvin Elementary School (0.3 miles away)
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- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Santa Maria Alvin Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 1025 students
0.3 miles
301 E. Alvin Ave.
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805)361-6760 0.3 K-6 1025 - Santa Maria Bruce (robert) Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 972 students
0.3 miles
601 W. Alvin Ave.
Santa Maria, CA 93458
(805)361-6940 0.3 K-6 972 - Santa Maria Fairlawn Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 776 students
0.6 miles
120 N. Mary Dr.
Santa Maria, CA 93458
(805)361-7500 0.6 K-6 776 - Santa Maria Oakley (calvin C.) Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 949 students
0.9 miles
1120 W. Harding St.
Santa Maria, CA 93458
(805)361-7620 0.9 K-6 949 - Santa Maria Rice (william) Elementary School Grades: K-6 | 889 students
0.9 miles
700 E. Vickie Ave.
Santa Maria, CA 93454
(805)361-7740 0.9 K-6 889
School Reviews
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