Eje Middle Academy

851 South Johnson Ave.
El Cajon, CA 92020
4/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 254 students in grades 6-8, Eje Middle Academy 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 is 11% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). 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 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 96% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 254 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Eje Middle Academy ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

Eje Middle Academy's student population of 254 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 15% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
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Total Students
254 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
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Year Founded
2005
Colors
Blue and Gold
School Calendar

School Rankings

Eje Middle Academy ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 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 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#6314 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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11%
34%
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48%
47%
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20-24%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
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Asian
1%
12%
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Hispanic
93%
56%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
4%
20%
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Two or more races
1%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.13
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(22-23)
8.7%
27.7%
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Eligible for Free Lunch
62%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
8%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
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 #6314 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 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?
11% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% 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, 4% of students are White, 1% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Two or more races.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Eje Middle Academy?
Eje Middle Academy has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
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 Facts (2026)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 254 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 96%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 11% (Btm 50%)
  • : 48% (Top 50%)
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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