Serving 245 students in grades 7-8, Mountain Empire Junior 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 10-14% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 78% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 245 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 20:1
- Minority Enrollment: 78%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 10-14% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 20-24% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 11-19% (Btm 50%)
- Attendance Zone: Jacumba Middle's attendance zone encompasses the entire district, covering approximately 662.5 square miles in Pine Valley, CA. Families typically drive 20-30 minutes to reach the school, with the farthest edge of the zone located about 33.9 miles away.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Mountain Empire Junior High School's student population of 245 students has grown by 97% over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 140% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
245 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
Showing 2014–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Calendar
School Rankings
Mountain Empire Junior 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 Mountain Empire Junior High School is 0.48, 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
#8456 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
10-14%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
20-24%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
11-19%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
Showing 2014–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
American Indian
4%
1%
Showing 2014–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
1%
12%
Hispanic
69%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
White
22%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Two or more races
4%
6%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)24.5%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
2%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Red and White
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Mountain Empire Junior High School's ranking?
Mountain Empire Junior High School is ranked #8456 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?
10-14% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 20-24% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Mountain Empire Junior High School?
245 students attend Mountain Empire Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
69% of Mountain Empire Junior High School students are Hispanic, 22% of students are White, 4% of students are American Indian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Mountain Empire Junior High School?
Mountain Empire Junior High School has a student ration of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Mountain Empire Junior High School offer ?
Mountain Empire Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Mountain Empire Junior High School part of?
Mountain Empire Junior High School is part of Mountain Empire Unified School District.
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