Enrique Camarena Jr. High vs Prairie Vista Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two middle schools in California, United States, 300 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
Prairie Vista Middle
Hawthorne · Public middle · Grades 6–8
674 students
| Measure | Enrique Camarena Jr. High Calexico, California | Prairie Vista Middle Hawthorne, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #834 of 1,334 | #831 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #12854 of 15,369 | #12841 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% | 94.2% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 25.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 39% | 47% |
| Math proficiency | 33% | 29% |
| city | Calexico | Hawthorne |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (25.0 vs 25.1).
- •Enrique Camarena Jr. High does better on math proficiency (33% vs 29%).
- •Prairie Vista Middle does better on reading proficiency (47% vs 39%).
- •Enrique Camarena Jr. High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (85.5% vs 94.2%).
- •Enrique Camarena Jr. High does better on students per teacher (22.5 vs 25.9).
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 Prairie Vista Middle?
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 Enrique Camarena Jr. High and Prairie Vista Middle?
About 300 km in a straight line, between Calexico and Hawthorne in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Enrique Camarena Jr. High: 674. Prairie Vista Middle: 674. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Enrique Camarena Jr. High and Prairie Vista Middle rank in California?
Enrique Camarena Jr. High is 834th of 1,334 and Prairie Vista Middle is 831st of 1,334 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).