Encinal Junior Jets 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 was 27% (which was lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 41% (which was lower than the California state average of 44%).
School Overview
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students (14-15)
229 students
Total Classroom Teachers (14-15)
11 teachers
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)27%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(14-15)41%
44%
Student : Teacher Ratio
n/a
22:1
American Indian
(14-15)n/a
1%
Asian
(14-15)36%
11%
Hispanic
(14-15)24%
54%
Black
(14-15)20%
6%
White
(14-15)13%
24%
Hawaiian
(14-15)3%
1%
Two or more races
(14-15)4%
3%
Eligible for Free Lunch (14-15)
44%
50%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (14-15)
10%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: 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?
27% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 44% CA state average).
How many students attend Encinal Junior Jets?
229 students attend Encinal Junior Jets.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
36% of Encinal Junior Jets students are Asian, 24% of students are Hispanic, 20% of students are Black, 13% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 3% of students are Hawaiian.
What grades does Encinal Junior Jets offer ?
Encinal Junior Jets offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Encinal Junior Jets part of?
Encinal Junior Jets is part of Alameda Unified School District.
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