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#4257 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 45% in state
EL Camino Junior High
Middle School · Santa Maria-Bonita
219 West El Camino, Santa Maria, CA 93458
Enrollment
833
Student-Teacher
18.5:1
Score
6.6
Grades
7th – 8th
Enrollment
833
Student-Teacher
18.5:1
Score
6.6
Grades
7th – 8th
Data vintage
2022-23
Data vintage2022-23
How this school compares
California schools
#4,257 of 9,539
In Santa Maria
#13 of 30
public schools
In district
#7 of 21
Santa Maria-Bonita
School environment
9.0 / 10
Excellent
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EL Camino Junior High
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About EL Camino Junior High
EL Camino Junior High is a public middle school in Santa Maria, CA, part of Santa Maria-Bonita. EL Camino Junior High serves approximately 833 students, and covers grades 7th-8th, and has a 18.5:1 student-teacher ratio. EL Camino Junior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 out of 10 and ranks #4,257 of 9,539 schools in CA.
Structured state assessment records for EL Camino Junior High show 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
- This school 6.6 · Average
- District avg 5.7
- CA avg 6.5
What Parents Should Know
Test scores at EL Camino Junior High sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.
Score Breakdown
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EL Camino Junior High — Students at EL Camino Junior High score 17% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 22%).
Equity & Diversity
Shown separately, not included in overall scoreFree/Reduced Lunch
93.4%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)
Based on 28 test records from CA state assessments. About our data
Proficiency Trend
→ StableAverage proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.
Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 7.2/10.
How EL Camino Junior High Compares
See how EL Camino Junior High performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.
Funding & Resources
Location
219 West El Camino, Santa Maria, CA 93458
Nearby Alternatives
Families considering EL Camino Junior High may also want to explore other middle schools in the area. Kunst (Tommie) Junior High (rated 5.6/10, 1.9 miles away), with a comparable rating. Additionally, Fesler (Isaac) Junior High (rated 4.9/10, 1.1 miles away), a more accessible option. For more schools in Santa Maria, see our Santa Maria schools guide .
Nearby Schools
20 within 2.4 miNeighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)
Census data for ZIP 93458 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources
Median Income
$73,518
Median Home Value
$460,300
Median Rent
$1,825/mo
Population
59,126
College Educated
9.2%
Homeownership
43.5%
Avg Commute
21.9 min
Poverty Rate
17.9%
Median Age
27.1
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Frequently Asked Questions
Common questions about EL Camino Junior High
What grades does EL Camino Junior High serve?
EL Camino Junior High serves students in grades 7th through 8th.
How many students attend EL Camino Junior High?
EL Camino Junior High has an enrollment of approximately 833 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at EL Camino Junior High?
The student-teacher ratio at EL Camino Junior High is 18.5:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does EL Camino Junior High rank in CA?
EL Camino Junior High ranks #4,257 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is EL Camino Junior High's MySchoolScout rating?
EL Camino Junior High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 6.6 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 EL Camino Junior High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, EL Camino Junior High has 22% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 29% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is EL Camino Junior High a charter school?
No, EL Camino Junior High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is EL Camino Junior High a Title I school?
No, EL Camino Junior High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for EL Camino Junior High?
93.4% of students at EL Camino Junior High qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)
- Grades
- 7th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 833
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 18.5:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 45
- Free/Reduced Lunch
- 93.4%
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Midsize City
- County
- Santa Barbara County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 14.8%
- Phone
- (805) 361-7800
Resources & Links
District
Santa Maria-Bonita- District Enrollment
- 17,165
- Schools in District
- 21
- Per-Pupil Spending
- $16,207
- District Rank
- #7 of 21
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