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#8052 of 9,539 schools in CA
Eje Middle Academy
Middle School · Eje Middle Academy District · EL Cajon, CA
A charter middle school in EL Cajon, CA where students score 17 points below what's typical for similar communities.
851 South Johnson Ave., EL Cajon, CA 92020
- Math 17% vs CA 34% (2024)
- Reading 36% vs CA 47% (2024)
- 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Eje Middle Academy score 26% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 19 points since 2018, to 26% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
Show all 4 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 24% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 43% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 14 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Eje Middle Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 66Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 57Good Transit
- Bike 62Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,952/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (EL Cajon), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$72,822
Median home value
$741,600
Median rent
$1,793/mo
College educated
26%
Homeownership
43.1%
Poverty rate
16.6%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92020; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
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|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Literacy First CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 5.6 | K–12 | 1.0 mi | 2,050 | Compare → |
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| Parkway Sports and Health Science AcademyEnrollment path unverified | 6.5 | 6–8 | 2.0 mi | 690 | Compare → |
| Diego Valley East Public CharterCharter · enrollment unverified | 3.9 | K–12 | 2.3 mi | 399 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Eje Middle Academy District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $13,339NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Eje Middle Academy is listed in EJE Middle Academy District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Eje Middle Academy
Eje Middle Academy is a public middle school in EL Cajon, CA, part of Eje Middle Academy District, serving approximately 258 students in grades 6th-8th with a 18.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10 and ranks #8,052 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Eje Middle Academy
What grades does Eje Middle Academy serve?
Eje Middle Academy serves students in grades 6th through 8th.
How many students attend Eje Middle Academy?
Eje Middle Academy has an enrollment of approximately 258 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Eje Middle Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Eje Middle Academy is 18.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Eje Middle Academy rank in CA?
Eje Middle Academy ranks #8,052 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Eje Middle Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Eje Middle Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.4 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Eje Middle Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Eje Middle Academy has 24% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 43% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Eje Middle Academy a charter school?
Yes, Eje Middle Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Eje Middle Academy a Title I school?
No, Eje Middle Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Eje Middle Academy?
55.4% of students at Eje Middle Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- 6th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 258
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 8.5%
- Phone
- (619) 401-4150
- Area population (ZIP 92020)
- 58,490
- Area average commute
- 24.6 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92020; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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