EJE Middle Academy

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EJE Middle Academy ranks 1892 nd of 2777 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Summary:

EJE Middle Academy is a public charter middle school located in El Cajon, California, serving grades 6-8 with a total enrollment of 254 students. The school is part of the EJE Middle Academy District, which is ranked 1148 out of 1568 districts in California and has a 1-star rating from SchoolDigger.

EJE Middle Academy has consistently underperformed compared to the state average in Smarter Balanced Assessments for English Language Arts/Literacy and Mathematics. For the 2023-2024 school year, the school's proficiency rates ranged from 32.1% to 39.08% in ELA and 12.2% to 19.54% in Math, compared to the state averages of 45.82% to 47.19% in ELA and 31.57% to 35.54% in Math. The school's performance also varies significantly across different student groups, with Hispanic students performing relatively well but English Language Learners and students from low-socioeconomic backgrounds struggling. Additionally, EJE Middle Academy has a high chronic absenteeism rate of 7.5%, which is significantly higher than the state average.

When compared to nearby middle schools, such as La Mesa Arts Academy, EJE Middle Academy generally underperforms in academic achievement. La Mesa Arts Academy consistently outperforms EJE Middle Academy in Smarter Balanced Assessments for both ELA and Math, with proficiency rates ranging from 65.63% to 77.27% in ELA and 50.63% to 68.18% in Math for the 2023-2024 school year. The high chronic absenteeism rate at EJE Middle Academy is also concerning, as it can have a significant impact on student learning and academic achievement, especially when compared to nearby schools like Pershing Middle, which has a much lower chronic absenteeism rate of 17.5%.

Detail:

Public, Charter 6-8

851 South Johnson Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92020-5811

(619) 401-4150

District: EJE Middle Academy District

SchoolDigger Rank:
1892^nd of 2,777 California Middle Schools

Student/teacher ratio: 18.2

Number of students: 258

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

93.4%

White:

3.5%

African American:

1.6%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 55.4%

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Compare Details EJE Middle Academy ranks worse than 68.1% of middle schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 28.16. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

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EJE Middle Academy:

SchoolDigger ranks EJE Middle Academy 1892^nd of 2777 California public middle schools. (See EJE Middle Academy in the ranking list.)

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EJE Middle Academy District:

SchoolDigger ranks EJE Middle Academy District 1148^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for EJE Middle Academy

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Rank History for all students at EJE Middle Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	50.62	1135^th	2715	58.2%
2022	48.56	1218^th	2740	55.5%
2023	23.96	2102^nd	2802	25.0%
2024	28.16	1892^nd	2777	31.9%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at EJE Middle Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	65.66	239^th	1442	83.4%
2022	40.28	753^rd	1540	51.1%
2023	37.17	883^rd	1529	42.2%
2024	32.45	1107^th	1477	25.1%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at EJE Middle Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	59.24	750^th	2369	68.3%
2022	60.04	734^th	2458	70.1%
2023	26.35	1910^th	2549	25.1%
2024	24.89	1979^th	2575	23.1%

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Rank History for Female students at EJE Middle Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	58.51	869^th	2380	63.5%
2022	43.54	1234^th	2509	50.8%
2023	21.50	2032^nd	2547	20.2%
2024	29.41	1695^th	2546	33.4%

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Rank History for Disabled students at EJE Middle Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	81.08	167^th	1531	89.1%

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Rank History for Male students at EJE Middle Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	40.44	1298^th	2407	46.1%
2022	53.81	957^th	2527	62.1%
2023	27.28	1772^nd	2558	30.7%
2024	25.79	1832^nd	2547	28.1%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at EJE Middle Academy

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2019	62.70	624^th	2213	71.8%
2022	62.45	661^st	2359	72.0%
2023	28.95	1692^nd	2391	29.2%
2024	34.18	1490^th	2383	37.5%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for EJE Middle Academy

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Total
2019	8	6	1	225	1	1	242
2020	10	8	2	233	1	1	255
2021	15	9	3	219	0	1	247
2022	14	3	2	212	1	1	233
2023	12	3	2	235	1	1	254
2024	9	4	2	241	1	1	258

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at EJE Middle Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	242	11.0	22.0	81.4
2020	255	n/a	n/a	76.9
2021	247	13.0	19.0	55.1
2022	233	13.0	17.9	64.8
2023	254	12.0	21.0	66.9
2024	258	14.1	18.2	55.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio EJE Middle Academy

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2019	242	11.0	22.0	81.4
2020	255	n/a	n/a	76.9
2021	247	13.0	19.0	55.1
2022	233	13.0	17.9	64.8
2023	254	12.0	21.0	66.9
2024	258	14.1	18.2	55.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

Pre and Post Pandemic Data

Impact of COVID-19 on EJE Middle Academy

The coronavirus has had a profound impact on education in America. Learning shifted online overnight, attendance numbers dwindled, and enrollment decreased. SchoolDigger.com is making it easier for you to better assess how COVID-19 has impacted your school. Through the collection of pre-pandemic (2019) and current data, SchoolDigger.com is sharing test scores, enrollment numbers and school demographics from schools across the country – and we make it easy to see how impacted schools compare locally and statewide.

Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1135^th of 2715 Middle schools	Ranks 2102^nd of 2802 Middle schools	33.2%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (EJE Middle Academy)	41.5	28.2	13.2%
6th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	48.5	44.2	4.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (EJE Middle Academy)	19.5	8.2	11.3%
6th Grade Mathematics (California)	38.5	33.2	5.3%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (EJE Middle Academy)	49.4	37.4	12%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	51.4	47.4	3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (EJE Middle Academy)	37.7	14.6	23%
7th Grade Mathematics (California)	37.9	33.2	4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (EJE Middle Academy)	66.7	26.3	40.4%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	49.4	45.7	3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (EJE Middle Academy)	55.6	10.5	45%
8th Grade Mathematics (California)	36.6	29.9	6.7%
8th Grade Science (EJE Middle Academy)	19.4	21.1	1.6%
8th Grade Science (California)	30.8	28.8	2.1%

Student Body

	Number of students Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Number of students Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Total Students	242	254	5%
African American	6	3	50%
American Indian	0	0
Asian	1	2	100%
Hispanic	225	235	4.4%
Pacific Islander	1	1
White	8	12	50%
Two or More Races	1	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	81.4%	66.9%	14.5%

Schools Near EJE Middle Academy

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2024)				Ranking (2023)				CAST Science (2024)			Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2024)						Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2024)						Per Pupil Expenditures (2018)
Name	Type	Grades	Address	City	Zip	County	District	Is Charter	Is Magnet	Is Virtual	Is Title I	Phone	Enrollment	Full-time Teachers	Student/ Teacher Ratio	Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	White	Black	Hispanic	Asian	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Average Standard Score (2024)	Statewide Rank (2024)	State Percentile (2024)	SchoolDigger Rating (2024)	Average Standard Score (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CAST Science 5th Grade	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy End of Course	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 4th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 5th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 6th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 7th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics 8th Grade	Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics End of Course	Total
EJE Middle Academy	Public, Charter	6-8	851 South Johnson Ave.	El Cajon	92020	San Diego County	EJE Middle Academy District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 401-4150	258	14	18.2	55.4%	9 (3.5%)	4 (1.6%)	241 (93.4%)	2 (0.8%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.4%)	1 (0.4%)	28.2	1892^nd of 2777 public middle schools	31.9%		24	2102^nd of 2802 public middle schools	25.0%	210		12.2	12.2			39.1	36.6	32.1	36.0			19.5	18.5	12.2	16.8
Cajon Valley Middle	Public	6-8	550 Park Ave.	El Cajon	92020	San Diego County	Cajon Valley Union	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 588-3092	930	44	21.1	92.3%	339 (36.5%)	96 (10.3%)	365 (39.2%)	68 (7.3%)	5 (0.5%)	7 (0.8%)	50 (5.4%)	17	2392^nd of 2777 public middle schools	13.9%		19.3	2307^th of 2802 public middle schools	17.7%	85		11.8	11.8			19.9	22.8	23.1	22.4			8.1	12.3	14.7	12.4	$11,656
Parkway Sports and Health Science Academy	Public	6-8	9009 Park Plaza Dr.	La Mesa	91942	San Diego County	La Mesa-Spring Valley	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 668-5810	690	36	18.9	51.4%	226 (32.8%)	56 (8.1%)	300 (43.5%)	34 (4.9%)	1 (0.1%)	7 (1.0%)	64 (9.3%)	56.6	972^nd of 2777 public middle schools	65.0%		52.2	1104^th of 2802 public middle schools	60.6%	132		31.2	31.2			61.5	53.3	42.9	49.0			48.1	36.1	25.9	32.3	$6,068
Spring Valley Academy	Public	7-8	3900 Conrad Dr.	Spring Valley	91977	San Diego County	La Mesa-Spring Valley	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 668-5750	341	22	15.2	75.1%	38 (11.1%)	36 (10.6%)	218 (63.9%)	16 (4.7%)	1 (0.3%)	2 (0.6%)	30 (8.8%)	31.1	1762^nd of 2777 public middle schools	36.6%		32.5	1720^th of 2802 public middle schools	38.6%	42		15.4	15.4				37.4	34.3	35.9				20.8	20.3	20.5	$7,243
College Preparatory Middle	Public, Charter	5-8	10269 Madrid Way	Spring Valley	91977	San Diego County	College Preparatory Middle District	Yes	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 303-2782	400	20	19.9	32.8%	242 (60.5%)	15 (3.8%)	104 (26.0%)	13 (3.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	26 (6.5%)	97.9	57^th of 2777 public middle schools	97.9%		97.1	92^nd of 2802 public middle schools	96.7%	35	79.6	64.6	72.2		86.7	75.8	92.6	86.5	85.3		79.6	72.7	81.1	71.9	76.3
Greenfield Middle	Public	6-8	1495 Greenfield Dr.	El Cajon	92021	San Diego County	Cajon Valley Union	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 588-3103	703	32	21.7	91.3%	229 (32.6%)	58 (8.3%)	329 (46.8%)	36 (5.1%)	4 (0.6%)	10 (1.4%)	37 (5.3%)	15.3	2463^rd of 2777 public middle schools	11.3%		16.1	2463^rd of 2802 public middle schools	12.1%			11.9	11.9			16.0	22.0	26.6	21.9			10.5	9.3	10.2	9.9	$11,399
Montgomery Middle	Public	6-8	1570 Melody Ln.	El Cajon	92019	San Diego County	Cajon Valley Union	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 588-3107	868	38	22.9	91.4%	445 (51.3%)	45 (5.2%)	255 (29.4%)	65 (7.5%)	2 (0.2%)	5 (0.6%)	51 (5.9%)	11.2	2614^th of 2777 public middle schools	5.9%		15.1	2506^th of 2802 public middle schools	10.6%	108		7.8	7.8			14.1	17.6	21.4	17.8			6.5	7.7	5.8	6.7	$11,301
Pershing Middle	Public	6-8	8204 San Carlos Dr.	San Diego	92119	San Diego County	San Diego Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 362-3550	873	33	26.3	30.8%	411 (47.1%)	45 (5.2%)	265 (30.4%)	50 (5.7%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.6%)	96 (11.0%)	83.5	407^th of 2777 public middle schools	85.3%		81.2	458^th of 2802 public middle schools	83.7%	51		44.6	44.6			69.0	59.9	61.3	63.9			51.1	52.9	49.2	51.1	$8,415
Hillsdale Middle	Public	6-8	1301 Brabham St.	El Cajon	92019	San Diego County	Cajon Valley Union	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 441-6156	1,483	63	23.4	64.5%	836 (56.4%)	53 (3.6%)	389 (26.2%)	51 (3.4%)	1 (0.1%)	5 (0.3%)	148 (10.0%)	66.1	761^st of 2777 public middle schools	72.6%		67.6	730^th of 2802 public middle schools	73.9%	31		32.7	32.7			57.0	52.6	54.2	54.6			40.2	38.3	35.6	38.0	$10,844
La Mesa Arts Academy	Public	4-8	4200 Parks Ave.	La Mesa	91941	San Diego County	La Mesa-Spring Valley	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(619) 668-5730	1,057	48	22.1	37.2%	455 (43.0%)	47 (4.4%)	383 (36.2%)	47 (4.4%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (0.3%)	116 (11.0%)	88.3	311^th of 2777 public middle schools	88.8%		85.4	366^th of 2802 public middle schools	86.9%	55	56.5	54.7	55.2	77.3	71.1	69.8	65.6	69.2	69.1	68.2	52.6	60.6	50.6	53.1	54.7	$6,138

Frequently Asked Questions about EJE Middle Academy

Is EJE Middle Academy a good school?

EJE Middle Academy ranks 1892^nd of 2777 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

How many students attend EJE Middle Academy?

In the 2023-24 school year, 258 students attended EJE Middle Academy.

What is the racial makeup of EJE Middle Academy?

Students at EJE Middle Academy are 93% Hispanic, 3% White, 2% African American.

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