Enrique Camarena Jr. High School

800 E. Rivera Ave.
Calexico, CA 92231
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 615 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%) for the 2018-2019 school year.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 615 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • : 33%
  • : 39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Enrique Camarena Jr. High School's student population of 615 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
615 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Enrique Camarena Jr. High School is 0.00, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
(18-19)
33%
40%
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(18-19)
39%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Enrique Camarena Jr. High School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
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Hispanic
100%
56%
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Black
n/a
5%
White
n/a
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.00
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Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Enrique Camarena Jr. High School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Enrique Camarena Jr. High School?
615 students attend Enrique Camarena Jr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Enrique Camarena Jr. High School students are Hispanic.
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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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 615 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • : 33%
  • : 39%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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