Enrique Camarena Jr. High vs Jefferson Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 297 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Enrique Camarena Jr. High
Calexico · Public middle · Grades 7–8
674 students
Jefferson Middle
Torrance · Public middle · Grades 6–8
674 students
| Measure | Enrique Camarena Jr. High Calexico, California | Jefferson Middle Torrance, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 70 Top 25% |
| State rank | #834 of 1,334 | #180 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #12854 of 15,369 | #3256 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 674 | 674 |
| Enrollment | 674 | 674 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 85.5% | 32.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 27.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 73% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 62% |
| city | Calexico | Torrance |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Jefferson Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (70.4 vs 25.0).
- •Jefferson Middle does better on math proficiency (62% vs 33%).
- •Jefferson Middle does better on reading proficiency (73% vs 39%).
- •Jefferson Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (32.2% vs 85.5%).
- •Enrique Camarena Jr. High does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 27.0).
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 Enrique Camarena Jr. High better than Jefferson Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Jefferson Middle ranks higher (70.4 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 Enrique Camarena Jr. High and Jefferson Middle?
About 297 km in a straight line, between Calexico and Torrance in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Enrique Camarena Jr. High: 674. Jefferson Middle: 674. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Enrique Camarena Jr. High and Jefferson Middle rank in California?
Enrique Camarena Jr. High is 834th of 1,334 and Jefferson Middle is 180th of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).