Jamacha Elementary School
Tel:
(619)441-6150
- Jamacha Elementary School serves 504 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
- The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Math is 50% (which is higher than the California state average of 38%) for the 2016-17 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in Reading/Language Arts is 47% (which is lower than the California state average of 48%) for the 2016-17 school year.
- The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
- Minority enrollment is 40% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 76%.
School Overview
- Jamacha Elementary School's student population of 504 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
- The teacher population of 22 teachers has declined by 12% over five school years.
| Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
| Total Students | 504 students |
 | |
| Gender % |  |
| Total Classroom Teachers | 22 teachers |
 | |
| Students by Grade |  |
School Comparison
- Jamacha Elementary School's student:teacher ratio of 23:1 has stayed the same over five school years.
- The diversity score of Jamacha Elementary School is 0.58, 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 2016-2017 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
| Overall School Rank | #3774 out of 9,595 schools (Top 50%) | |
| Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 50% | 38% |
 | ||
| Reading / Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 47% | 48% |
 | ||
| Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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| American Indian | n/a | 1% |
| Asian | 4% | 11% |
| Hispanic | 25% | 54% |
| Black | 5% | 6% |
| White | 60% | 24% |
| Hawaiian | n/a | n/a |
| Two or more races | 6% | 4% |
| All Ethnic Groups |  |  |
| Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.64 |
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| Eligible for Free Lunch | 47% | 49% |
| Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 9% |
| School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
| School District Name | Cajon Valley Union School District | |
Source: 2016-2017 (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 is Hillsdale Middle School (1.3 miles away)
- The nearest 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 | 2163 students
1.2 miles
12440 Campo Rd.
Spring Valley, CA 91978
(619)660-3550 1.2 9-12 2163 - El Cajon Hillsdale Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 1506 students
1.3 miles
1301 Brabham St.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619)441-6156 1.3 6-8 1506 - El Cajon Elite Academy Special Education School
Grades: 9-12 | 43 students
1.6 miles
230 Jamacha Blvd.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619)588-3545 1.6 9-12 43 - El Cajon Rancho San Diego Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 601 students
1.6 miles
12151 Calle Albara
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619)588-3211 1.6 K-5 601 - El Cajon Valhalla High School Grades: 9-12 | 2101 students
1.6 miles
1725 Hillsdale Rd.
El Cajon, CA 92019
(619)593-5500 1.6 9-12 2101
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