Serving 830 students in grades 7-8, El Camino Junior High School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 830 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 30% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 7% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: El Camino Junior High serves the northwest part of Santa Maria, CA, covering an area of approximately 19.5 square miles. Families within this zone can typically expect a short drive of 5 to 10 minutes to reach the school, with an average distance of 2.3 miles to the zone's edge and a maximum distance of 5.9 miles to the furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
El Camino Junior High School's student population of 830 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 45 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
830 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
45 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1931
School Calendar
School Rankings
El Camino Junior High School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of El Camino Junior High School is 0.02, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#7746 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
34%
Showing 2011–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
30%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
7%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
12%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
99%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 37-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)14.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
93%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
4%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue & White
School Mascot
The Titans
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Camino Junior High School's ranking?
El Camino Junior High School is ranked #7746 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend El Camino Junior High School?
830 students attend El Camino Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of El Camino Junior High School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of El Camino Junior High School?
El Camino Junior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does El Camino Junior High School offer ?
El Camino Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is El Camino Junior High School part of?
El Camino Junior High School is part of Santa Maria-Bonita School District.
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