EJE Middle Academy vs Northmont Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.3 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
Northmont Elementary
La Mesa · Public elementary · Grades K–5
422 students
| Measure | EJE Middle Academy El Cajon, California | Northmont Elementary La Mesa, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 44 Lower 50% | 50 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #512 of 1,334 | #1930 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #9055 of 15,369 | #25389 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 254 | 422 |
| Enrollment | 254 | 422 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 67.7% | 54.5% |
| Students per teacher | 16.9 | 24.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 53% | 54% |
| Math proficiency | 37% | 52% |
| city | El Cajon | La Mesa |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Northmont Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.7 vs 43.5).
- •Northmont Elementary does better on math proficiency (52% vs 37%).
- •Northmont Elementary does better on reading proficiency (54% vs 53%).
- •Northmont Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (54.5% vs 67.7%).
- •EJE Middle Academy does better on students per teacher (16.9 vs 24.8).
- •Northmont Elementary is the larger school with 422 students compared with 254.
- •EJE Middle Academy is a charter school while Northmont 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 Northmont Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Northmont Elementary ranks higher (49.7 vs 43.5 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 Northmont Elementary?
About 2.3 km in a straight line, between El Cajon and La Mesa in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
EJE Middle Academy: 254. Northmont Elementary: 422. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do EJE Middle Academy and Northmont Elementary rank in California?
EJE Middle Academy is 512th of 1,334 and Northmont Elementary is 1930th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).