Serving 674 students in grades 7-8, Enrique Camarena Jr. 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 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 28% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 99% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 674 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 99%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 28% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 13% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Enrique Camarena Jr. High serves the eastern part of Calexico, CA, covering an attendance zone of approximately 26.9 square miles. Families within the zone can expect a typical drive of 10-12 minutes to the school, with the furthest edge being about 7 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Enrique Camarena Jr. High School's student population of 674 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 31 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
674 students
Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Total Classroom Teachers
31 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. View full 19-year historical data
School Calendar
School Rankings
Enrique Camarena Jr. 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 Enrique Camarena Jr. 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
#6111 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
28%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
13%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Hispanic
99%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data
White
1%
20%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2013–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)30.7%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
79%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. View full 19-year historical data
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Enrique Camarena Jr. High School's ranking?
Enrique Camarena Jr. High School is ranked #6111 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?
28% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 28% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Enrique Camarena Jr. High School?
674 students attend Enrique Camarena Jr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of Enrique Camarena Jr. High School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are White.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Enrique Camarena Jr. High School?
Enrique Camarena Jr. High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Enrique Camarena Jr. High School offer ?
Enrique Camarena Jr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Enrique Camarena Jr. High School part of?
Enrique Camarena Jr. High School is part of Calexico Unified School District.
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