Bernal Intermediate vs Enrique Camarena Jr. High
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 766 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Bernal Intermediate
San Jose · Public middle · Grades 7–8
675 students
Enrique Camarena Jr. High
Calexico · Public middle · Grades 7–8
674 students
| Measure | Bernal Intermediate San Jose, California | Enrique Camarena Jr. High Calexico, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 57 Top 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #332 of 1,334 | #834 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #6102 of 15,369 | #12854 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 675 | 674 |
| Enrollment | 675 | 674 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 41.9% | 85.5% |
| Students per teacher | 23.3 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 56% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 33% |
| city | San Jose | Calexico |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Bernal Intermediate scores higher on the Success Index (US) (57.1 vs 25.0).
- •Bernal Intermediate does better on math proficiency (53% vs 33%).
- •Bernal Intermediate does better on reading proficiency (56% vs 39%).
- •Bernal Intermediate does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (41.9% vs 85.5%).
- •Enrique Camarena Jr. High does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 23.3).
- •Bernal Intermediate is the larger school with 675 students compared with 674.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Bernal Intermediate better than Enrique Camarena Jr. High?
On the Success Index (US), Bernal Intermediate ranks higher (57.1 vs 25.0 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Bernal Intermediate and Enrique Camarena Jr. High?
About 766 km in a straight line, between San Jose and Calexico in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Bernal Intermediate: 675. Enrique Camarena Jr. High: 674. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Bernal Intermediate and Enrique Camarena Jr. High rank in California?
Bernal Intermediate is 332nd of 1,334 and Enrique Camarena Jr. High is 834th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).