Enrique Camarena Junior High

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Enrique Camarena Junior High ranks 1604 th of 2798 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

Public 7-8

800 E. Rivera Ave.
Calexico, CA 92231-3387

(760) 768-3808

District: Calexico Unified

SchoolDigger Rank:
1604^th of 2,798 California Middle Schools

Students who attend Enrique Camarena Junior High usually attend:

High:

Calexico High

Feeder schools for Enrique Camarena Junior High:

Elementary:	Cesar Chavez Elementary
	Dool Elementary
	Jefferson Elementary

Student/teacher ratio: 22.9

Number of students: 669

Racial breakdown:

Hispanic:

99.3%

Asian:

0.3%

White:

0.1%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 85.5%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Enrique Camarena Junior High ranks worse than 57.3% of middle schools in California. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2023 the calculated Average Standard Score was 35.74. (See more...)

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Student Body

Compare Details Racial makeup is: Hispanic (99.3%), Asian (0.3%), two or more races (0.1%). (See more...)

Compare Details 85.5% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Enrique Camarena Junior High is 22.9. (See more...)

Compare Enrique Camarena Junior High employs 29.2 full-time teachers.

Schooldigger 2023 Rankings:

Enrique Camarena Junior High:

SchoolDigger ranks Enrique Camarena Junior High 1604^th of 2798 California public middle schools. (See Enrique Camarena Junior High in the ranking list.)

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Calexico Unified:

SchoolDigger ranks Calexico Unified 1366^th of 1560 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for all students at Enrique Camarena Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2008	30.92	1401^st	2005	30.1%
2009	43.06	1127^th	2063	45.4%
2011	41.21	1330^th	2236	40.5%
2012	40.08	1357^th	2259	39.9%
2013	37.37	1508^th	2379	36.6%
2015	37.44	1404^th	2477	43.3%
2016	43.26	1291^st	2497	48.3%
2017	43.45	1296^th	2508	48.3%
2018	43.31	1278^th	2480	48.5%
2019	39.44	1462^nd	2715	46.2%
2022	27.12	1888^th	2740	31.1%
2023	35.74	1602^nd	2788	42.5%

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Rank History for English Language Learner students at Enrique Camarena Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	52.93	380^th	1364	72.1%
2019	41.12	647^th	1442	55.1%
2022	41.10	718^th	1540	53.4%
2023	45.52	562^nd	1523	63.1%

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Rank History for Special Education students at Enrique Camarena Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	22.98	1349^th	1532	11.9%

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Rank History for Low Socio Economic Status students at Enrique Camarena Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	49.41	987^th	2230	55.7%
2019	49.04	1040^th	2369	56.1%
2022	28.93	1736^th	2458	29.4%
2023	44.73	1180^th	2535	53.5%

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Rank History for Migrant students at Enrique Camarena Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	50.97	35^th	86	59.3%

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Rank History for Homeless students at Enrique Camarena Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2022	58.62	104^th	336	69.0%
2023	39.88	174^th	321	45.8%

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Rank History for Female students at Enrique Camarena Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	45.30	1139^th	2262	49.6%
2019	41.49	1272^nd	2380	46.6%
2022	23.71	1894^th	2509	24.5%
2023	31.05	1610^th	2535	36.5%

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Rank History for Disabled students at Enrique Camarena Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	33.03	852^nd	1369	37.8%
2019	34.04	891^st	1491	40.2%
2022	28.58	1113^th	1531	27.3%

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Rank History for Male students at Enrique Camarena Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	39.06	1281^st	2273	43.6%
2019	34.84	1474^th	2407	38.8%
2022	30.95	1614^th	2527	36.1%
2023	40.23	1339^th	2546	47.4%

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Rank History for Hispanic students at Enrique Camarena Junior High

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Middle Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	56.67	738^th	2072	64.4%
2019	52.88	860^th	2213	61.1%
2022	39.03	1322^nd	2359	44.0%
2023	49.17	1006^th	2379	57.7%

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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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by a student
Thursday, March 26, 2009

I'm a student attending Enrique Camarena Junior Highschool. I really think it is a good school. Students here don't get into serious trouble that often, like in other schools where a lot of students are into drugs and gangs. Honestly, this year (2008-2009) in total, there was only about 2 fights.
I've been in ecjhs since 7th grade. Right now I'm in 8th grade. My teachers have helped me a lot. I got proficient in both Language Arts and Math thanks to my teachers. With the help of Mrs.Valenzuela, I made it to Algebra 1 this year. My Algebra 1 teacher is Mr.Arellano. I really want to thank him. He'll never give up on you, and is always willing to help as much as he can. He makes class fun, and makes Albegra seem easy. I also want to thank Ms.Ramirez,Mrs.Morales,Mrs.Valenzuela,Mr.Davila,Ms.Lopez,Mr.Cooper,Mrs.Robles,Mr.Villarreal and Mr.Sanchez ( our vice principal) and Mr.Pesqueira, the principal. These teachers are great role models for us students. Also our counselors,secretaries,and staff who are always willing to help. Thank you very much.
Well in conclusion, Enrique Camarena is a very good school. Plus there is always fun activities. Close Quote

Enrollment information for Enrique Camarena Junior High

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
2007	1	0	1	221	0	n/a	n/a	1	224
2008	3	n/a	2	487	n/a	n/a	n/a	0	492
2009	2	0	5	716	1	0	7	0	731
2010	3	0	7	671	0	0	0	0	681
2011	5	0	6	707	0	0	0	0	718
2012	4	0	4	686	0	0	0	0	694
2013	5	0	5	678	0	0	0	0	688
2014	3	1	4	672	0	0	0	0	680
2015	1	0	5	691	0	0	0	0	697
2016	4	0	3	676	0	0	0	0	683
2017	2	0	6	675	0	0	0	0	683
2018	1	0	5	675	0	0	0	0	681
2019	5	0	5	685	0	0	0	0	695
2020	3	0	2	726	0	0	0	0	731
2021	1	2	0	680	0	0	0	0	683
2022	1	1	1	612	0	0	0	0	615
2023	1	0	2	664	0	0	1	1	669

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 Enrique Camarena Junior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	224	12.6	17.8	57.8
2008	492	26.0	18.9	57.5
2009	731	30.9	19.8	42
2010	681	33.0	20.6	72.4
2011	718	n/a	n/a	64.8
2012	694	28.7	24.1	n/a
2013	688	28.2	24.3	99.6
2014	680	29.2	23.2	76.2
2015	697	30.0	23.2	77.2
2016	683	29.0	23.5	76.4
2017	683	29.2	23.3	77
2018	681	31.0	21.9	75.6
2019	695	31.0	22.4	77.1
2020	731	n/a	n/a	79.9
2021	683	32.0	21.3	81.6
2022	615	28.4	21.6	81
2023	669	29.2	22.9	85.5

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 Enrique Camarena Junior High

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
2007	224	12.6	17.8	57.8
2008	492	26.0	18.9	57.5
2009	731	30.9	19.8	42
2010	681	33.0	20.6	72.4
2011	718	n/a	n/a	64.8
2012	694	28.7	24.1	n/a
2013	688	28.2	24.3	99.6
2014	680	29.2	23.2	76.2
2015	697	30.0	23.2	77.2
2016	683	29.0	23.5	76.4
2017	683	29.2	23.3	77
2018	681	31.0	21.9	75.6
2019	695	31.0	22.4	77.1
2020	731	n/a	n/a	79.9
2021	683	32.0	21.3	81.6
2022	615	28.4	21.6	81
2023	669	29.2	22.9	85.5

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 Enrique Camarena Junior High

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Rankings

Rank Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	Rank Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
Ranks 1462^nd of 2715 Middle schools	Ranks 1602^nd of 2788 Middle schools	3.6%

Test Scores

	% proficient Pre-pandemic (2018-2019)	% proficient Post pandemic (2022-2023)	Change (%)
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Enrique Camarena Junior High)	42.2	35.5	6.7%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Calexico Unified)	35.3	27	8.4%
7th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	51.4	47.4	3.9%
7th Grade Mathematics (Enrique Camarena Junior High)	30.2	27.6	2.6%
7th Grade Mathematics (Calexico Unified)	20.5	19.4	1.1%
7th Grade Mathematics (California)	37.9	33.2	4.7%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Enrique Camarena Junior High)	37.4	33.8	3.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (Calexico Unified)	28.9	27.5	1.5%
8th Grade English Language Arts/Literacy (California)	49.4	45.7	3.8%
8th Grade Mathematics (Enrique Camarena Junior High)	37.1	29	8.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (Calexico Unified)	23.5	19.4	4.1%
8th Grade Mathematics (California)	36.6	29.9	6.7%
8th Grade Science (Enrique Camarena Junior High)	21.8	12	9.8%
8th Grade Science (Calexico Unified)	13.4	8.8	4.6%
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	695	669	3.7%
African American	0	0
American Indian	0	0
Asian	5	2	60%
Hispanic	685	664	3.1%
Pacific Islander	0	0
White	5	1	80%
Two or More Races	0	1
% Free/Discounted Lunch Recipients	77.1%	85.5%	8.4%

Schools Near Enrique Camarena Junior High

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School													Students/Teachers											Ranking (2023)				Ranking (2022)				CSA Spanish Reading/Language Arts (2023)			CAST Science (2023)			Smarter Balanced Assessments English Language Arts/Literacy (2023)					Smarter Balanced Assessments Mathematics (2023)					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 (2023)	Statewide Rank (2023)	State Percentile (2023)	SchoolDigger Rating (2023)	Average Standard Score (2022)	Statewide Rank (2022)	State Percentile (2022)	Rank Change from Previous Year	CSA Spanish Reading/Language Arts 7th Grade	CSA Spanish Reading/Language Arts 8th Grade	CSA Spanish Reading/Language Arts End of Course	CAST Science 5th Grade	CAST Science 8th Grade	CAST Science End of Course	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 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
Enrique Camarena Junior High	Public	7-8	800 E. Rivera Ave.	Calexico	92231	Imperial County	Calexico Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 768-3808	669	29	22.9	85.5%	1 (0.1%)	0 (0.0%)	664 (99.3%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.1%)	35.7	1604^th of 2798 public middle schools	42.7%		27.1	1888^th of 2740 public middle schools	31.1%	284					12.0	12.0			35.5	33.8	34.7			27.6	29.0	28.3
William Moreno Junior High	Public	7-8	1202 Kloke Rd.	Calexico	92231	Imperial County	Calexico Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 768-3960	643	29	21.8	89.0%	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	640 (99.5%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	13.4	2571^st of 2798 public middle schools	8.1%		14	2493^rd of 2740 public middle schools	9.0%	78					5.6	5.6			17.4	20.8	19.2			10.5	9.9	10.2
Heber Elementary	Public	5-8	1052 Heber Ave.	Heber	92249	Imperial County	Heber Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 337-6530	540	24	22.5	69.6%	0 (0.0%)	2 (0.4%)	536 (99.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	1 (0.2%)	49.9	1169^th of 2798 public middle schools	58.2%		48.3	1227^th of 2740 public middle schools	55.2%	58				22.0	23.9	22.9	37.9	44.9	46.0	53.9	45.6	17.4	27.2	23.4	29.2	24.4
Wilson Junior High	Public	7-8	600 S. Wilson	El Centro	92243	Imperial County	El Centro Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 352-5341	630	32	19.4	80.0%	13 (2.1%)	5 (0.8%)	604 (95.9%)	2 (0.3%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	6 (1.0%)	35.9	1597^th of 2798 public middle schools	42.9%		30.3	1761^st of 2740 public middle schools	35.7%	164	0.0	18.8	8.8		16.7	16.7			37.1	39.5	38.3			21.0	24.5	22.7	$7,977
Kennedy Middle	Public	7-8	900 N. Sixth St.	El Centro	92243	Imperial County	El Centro Elementary	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 352-0444	459	23	19.8	88.0%	7 (1.5%)	8 (1.7%)	439 (95.6%)	1 (0.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	4 (0.9%)	29.3	1839^th of 2798 public middle schools	34.3%		23.5	2060^th of 2740 public middle schools	24.8%	221					17.7	17.7			33.9	33.9	33.9			20.9	14.4	17.7	$9,775
Holtville Middle	Public	6-8	800 Beale Ave.	Holtville	92250	Imperial County	Holtville Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 356-2811	248	17	15.0	88.7%	10 (4.0%)	1 (0.4%)	234 (94.4%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	3 (1.2%)	51.9	1113^th of 2798 public middle schools	60.2%		58	944^th of 2740 public middle schools	65.5%	169					18.9	18.9		52.0	46.0	48.9	49.0		26.7	25.7	36.7	30.1
Frank M. Wright Middle	Public	6-8	885 N. Imperial Ave.	Imperial	92251	Imperial County	Imperial Unified	No	(n/a)	No	(n/a)	(760) 355-3240	1,023	44	23.2	60.6%	75 (7.3%)	7 (0.7%)	919 (89.8%)	12 (1.2%)	0 (0.0%)	0 (0.0%)	10 (1.0%)	58.3	952^nd of 2798 public middle schools	66.0%		61.3	873^rd of 2740 public middle schools	68.1%	79					28.1	28.1		45.5	59.4	53.7	53.0		27.7	35.5	28.1	30.4

Frequently Asked Questions about Enrique Camarena Junior High

What is the racial makeup of Enrique Camarena Junior High?

Students at Enrique Camarena Junior High are 99% Hispanic.

What district is Enrique Camarena Junior High in?

Calexico Unified

Is Enrique Camarena Junior High a good school?

Enrique Camarena Junior High ranks 1604^th of 2798 California middle schools. SchoolDigger rates this school 2 stars out of 5.

What high school do graduates of Enrique Camarena Junior High attend?

Students who attend Enrique Camarena Junior High usually go on to attend Calexico High

How many students attend Enrique Camarena Junior High?

In the 2022-23 school year, 669 students attended Enrique Camarena Junior High.

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