Jamacha Elementary School
Tel:
(619) 441-6150
- Jamacha Elementary School serves 473 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50% (which is equal to the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- Jamacha Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is lower than the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
- Jamacha Elementary School's student population of 473 students has declined by 8% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 22 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 473 students |
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| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
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School Comparison
- Jamacha Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
- The diversity score of Jamacha Elementary School is 0.60, 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 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall Testing Rank | #3460 out of 9602 schools (Top 50%) | |
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| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 48% | 39% |
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| Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 50% |
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| Student : Teacher Ratio | 22:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | 1% | 1% |
| Asian | 5% | 12% |
| Hispanic | 25% | 54% |
| Black | 5% | 5% |
| White | 58% | 23% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
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| Diversity Score | 0.60 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 48% | 53% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 6% | 7% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cajon Valley Union School District | |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
- The nearest high school to Jamacha Elementary School is Steele Canyon High School (1.2 miles away)
- The nearest middle school and elementary school is Hillsdale Middle School (1.3 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Spring Valley Steele Canyon High School Charter School
Grades: 9-12 | 2,195 students
1.2 miles
12440 Campo Rd.
Spring Valley, CA 91978
(619) 660-3550 1.2 9-12 2,195 - El Cajon Hillsdale Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1,532 student
1.3 miles
1301 Brabham St.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 441-6156 1.3 6-8 1,532 - El Cajon Elite Academy Special Education School
Grades: 9-12 | 44 students
1.6 miles
230 Jamacha Blvd.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-3545 1.6 9-12 44 - El Cajon Rancho San Diego Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 621 students
1.6 miles
12151 Calle Albara
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 588-3211 1.6 K-5 621 - El Cajon Valhalla High School Grades: 9-12 | 2,125 students
1.6 miles
1725 Hillsdale Rd.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619) 593-5500 1.6 9-12 2,125
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