EJE Middle Academy vs Literacy First Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.7 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
Literacy First Charter
El Cajon · Charter other · Grades K–12
2,160 students
| Measure | EJE Middle Academy El Cajon, California | Literacy First Charter El Cajon, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | – Not rated |
| State rank | #512 of 1,334 | – |
| National rank | #9055 of 15,369 | – |
| Sector | Charter | Charter |
| Type | Middle | Other |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–12 |
| Students | 254 | 2,160 |
| Enrollment | 254 | 2,160 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.7% | 52.3% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 22.7 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 65% |
| city | El Cajon | El Cajon |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Literacy First Charter does better on math proficiency (65% vs 37%).
- •Literacy First Charter does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 53%).
- •Literacy First Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (52.3% vs 67.7%).
- •EJE Middle Academy does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 22.7).
- •Literacy First Charter is the larger school with 2,160 students compared with 254.
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 Literacy First Charter?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are EJE Middle Academy and Literacy First Charter?
About 1.7 km in a straight line, between El Cajon and El Cajon in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
EJE Middle Academy: 254. Literacy First Charter: 2,160. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do EJE Middle Academy and Literacy First Charter rank in California?
EJE Middle Academy is 512th of 1,334 and Literacy First Charter is unranked among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).