Cajon Valley Middle vs EJE Middle Academy
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cajon Valley Middle
El Cajon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
942 students
EJE Middle Academy
El Cajon · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
254 students
| Measure | Cajon Valley Middle El Cajon, California | EJE Middle Academy El Cajon, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 12 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #1220 of 1,334 | #512 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #14910 of 15,369 | #9055 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 942 | 254 |
| Enrollment | 942 | 254 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.4% | 67.7% |
| Students per teacher | 20.5 | 16.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 26% | 53% |
| Math proficiency | 20% | 37% |
| city | El Cajon | El Cajon |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •EJE Middle Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.5 vs 11.9).
- •EJE Middle Academy does better on math proficiency (37% vs 20%).
- •EJE Middle Academy does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 26%).
- •EJE Middle Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.7% vs 94.4%).
- •EJE Middle Academy does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 20.5).
- •Cajon Valley Middle is the larger school with 942 students compared with 254.
- •Cajon Valley Middle is a public school while EJE Middle Academy is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Cajon Valley Middle better than EJE Middle Academy?
On the Success Index (US), EJE Middle Academy ranks higher (43.5 vs 11.9 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 Cajon Valley Middle and EJE Middle Academy?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between El Cajon and El Cajon in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cajon Valley Middle: 942. EJE Middle Academy: 254. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cajon Valley Middle and EJE Middle Academy rank in California?
Cajon Valley Middle is 1220th of 1,334 and EJE Middle Academy is 512th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).