EJE Middle Academy vs Johnson Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.8 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
EJE Middle Academy
El Cajon · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
254 students
Johnson Elementary
El Cajon · Public elementary · Grades K–5
766 students
| Measure | EJE Middle Academy El Cajon, California | Johnson Elementary El Cajon, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 9 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #512 of 1,334 | #5523 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #9055 of 15,369 | #49629 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 254 | 766 |
| Enrollment | 254 | 766 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.7% | 95% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 24.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 24% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 21% |
| city | El Cajon | El Cajon |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •EJE Middle Academy scores higher on the Success Index (US) (43.5 vs 9.3).
- •EJE Middle Academy does better on math proficiency (37% vs 21%).
- •EJE Middle Academy does better on reading proficiency (53% vs 24%).
- •EJE Middle Academy does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (67.7% vs 95%).
- •EJE Middle Academy does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 24.7).
- •Johnson Elementary is the larger school with 766 students compared with 254.
- •EJE Middle Academy is a charter school while Johnson Elementary is a public 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 EJE Middle Academy better than Johnson Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), EJE Middle Academy ranks higher (43.5 vs 9.3 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 EJE Middle Academy and Johnson Elementary?
About 1.8 km in a straight line, between El Cajon and El Cajon in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
EJE Middle Academy: 254. Johnson Elementary: 766. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do EJE Middle Academy and Johnson Elementary rank in California?
EJE Middle Academy is 512th of 1,334 and Johnson Elementary is 5523rd of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).