El Capitan Middle School serves 638 students in grades 7-8.
El Capitan Middle School placed in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is <50% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 93% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2023-24)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 638 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 93%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: <50% (Top 20%)
- Reading Proficiency: <50% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
El Capitan Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Most improved public schools
Math Proficiency
School Overview
El Capitan Middle School's student population of 638 students has declined by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has grown by 6% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
638 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
El Capitan Middle School is ranked within the top 30% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.
The diversity score of El Capitan Middle School is 0.46, 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
#840 out of 3649 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
<50%
49%
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
14%
12%
Hispanic
72%
56%
Black
6%
5%
White
7%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
1%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
65%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is El Capitan Middle School's ranking?
El Capitan Middle School is ranked #840 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
<50% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while <50% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend El Capitan Middle School?
638 students attend El Capitan Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of El Capitan Middle School students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 7% of students are White, 6% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student:teacher ratio of El Capitan Middle School?
El Capitan Middle School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does El Capitan Middle School offer ?
El Capitan Middle School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is El Capitan Middle School part of?
El Capitan Middle School is part of Central Unified School District.
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