Cesar Chavez Elementary vs Enrique Camarena Jr. High
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cesar Chavez Elementary
Calexico · Public elementary · Grades K–6
765 students
Enrique Camarena Jr. High
Calexico · Public middle · Grades 7–8
674 students
| Measure | Cesar Chavez Elementary Calexico, California | Enrique Camarena Jr. High Calexico, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 28 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #3525 of 5,693 | #834 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #40011 of 50,301 | #12854 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 7–8 |
| Students | 765 | 674 |
| Enrollment | 765 | 674 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 78.8% | 85.5% |
| Students per teacher | 25.5 | 22.5 |
| Reading proficiency | 42% | 39% |
| Math proficiency | 35% | 33% |
| city | Calexico | Calexico |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Cesar Chavez Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (27.6 vs 25.0).
- •Cesar Chavez Elementary does better on math proficiency (35% vs 33%).
- •Cesar Chavez Elementary does better on reading proficiency (42% vs 39%).
- •Cesar Chavez Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (78.8% vs 85.5%).
- •Enrique Camarena Jr. High does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 25.5).
- •Cesar Chavez Elementary is the larger school with 765 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 Cesar Chavez Elementary better than Enrique Camarena Jr. High?
On the Success Index (US), Cesar Chavez Elementary ranks higher (27.6 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 Cesar Chavez Elementary and Enrique Camarena Jr. High?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between Calexico and Calexico in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cesar Chavez Elementary: 765. Enrique Camarena Jr. High: 674. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cesar Chavez Elementary and Enrique Camarena Jr. High rank in California?
Cesar Chavez Elementary is 3525th of 5,693 and Enrique Camarena Jr. High is 834th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).