Eje Middle Academy

851 S. Johnson Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92020
6/
10
Top 50%
Serving 254 students in grades 6-8, Eje Middle Academy ranks in the top 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 26% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 48% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 95% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 254 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Top 50% in CA
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

Eje Middle Academy's student population of 254 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 12 teachers has grown by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
254 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
12 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Eje Middle Academy ranks within the top 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Eje Middle Academy is 0.13, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#4469 out of 9602 schools
(Top 50%)
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26%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Eje Middle Academy and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
48%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Eje Middle Academy 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 2021-22 school year data.
20-24%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
1%
12%
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Hispanic
93%
55%
This chart displays the percentage of Hispanic students in Eje Middle Academy and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
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White
5%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
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0.13
This chart displays the diversity score of Eje Middle Academy and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
60%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Eje Middle Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Eje Middle Academy and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Eje Middle Academy's ranking?
Eje Middle Academy is ranked #4469 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Eje Middle Academy often compared to?
Eje Middle Academyis often viewed alongside schools like Cajon Valley Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
26% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 48% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Eje Middle Academy?
254 students attend Eje Middle Academy.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
93% of Eje Middle Academy students are Hispanic, 5% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Eje Middle Academy?
Eje Middle Academy has a student ration of 21:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Eje Middle Academy offer ?
Eje Middle Academy offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Eje Middle Academy part of?
Eje Middle Academy is part of Eje Middle Academy School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 254 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 21:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 95%
  • : Top 50%
  • : 26% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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