El Camino Junior High School

219 West El Camino
Santa Maria, CA 93458
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2/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 833 students in grades 7-8, El Camino Junior High School 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 13% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 30% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.

Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 833 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

El Camino Junior High School's student population of 833 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 46 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
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Total Students
833 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
46 teachers
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Year Founded
1931
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School Rankings

El Camino Junior High School 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 El Camino Junior High School is 0.02, 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)
#7746 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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13%
34%
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30%
47%
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7%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
12%
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Hispanic
99%
56%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
n/a
20%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.02
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Eligible for Free Lunch
88%
54%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
8%
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School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Notes

  • School Mascot: The Titans

Frequently Asked Questions

What is El Camino Junior High School's ranking?
El Camino Junior High School is ranked #7746 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
13% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 30% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend El Camino Junior High School?
833 students attend El Camino Junior High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
99% of El Camino Junior High School students are Hispanic, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of El Camino Junior High School?
El Camino Junior High School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does El Camino Junior High School offer ?
El Camino Junior High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is El Camino Junior High School part of?
El Camino Junior High School is part of Santa Maria-Bonita School District.

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5   10/10/2025
This is an awsome school great techer
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Quick Facts (2026)

  • Grades: 7-8
  • Enrollment: 833 students
  • Student-Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 13% (Btm 50%)
  • : 30% (Btm 50%)
  • : 7% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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