Serving 615 students in grades 7-8, Enrique Camarena Jr. 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 33% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 39% (which is lower than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: 7-8
- Enrollment: 615 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Math Proficiency: 33%
- Reading Proficiency: 39%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Enrique Camarena Jr. High School's student population of 615 students has declined by 11% over five school years.
The teacher population of 28 teachers has declined by 9% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 7-8
Total Students
615 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Enrique Camarena Jr. High School is 0.00, 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.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)33%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)39%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
n/a
12%
Hispanic
100%
56%
Black
n/a
5%
White
n/a
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
n/a
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
73%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
33% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Enrique Camarena Jr. High School?
615 students attend Enrique Camarena Jr. High School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
100% of Enrique Camarena Jr. High School students are Hispanic.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Enrique Camarena Jr. High School?
Enrique Camarena Jr. High School has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Enrique Camarena Jr. High School offer ?
Enrique Camarena Jr. High School offers enrollment in grades 7-8
What school district is Enrique Camarena Jr. High School part of?
Enrique Camarena Jr. High School is part of Calexico Unified School District.
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