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219 West El Camino, Santa Maria, CA 93458-3611
Summary
El Camino Junior High is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 6th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 22.3% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Math is weaker: 11.0% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 22.3% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 11.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,134/1,204 (6th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,121/1,204 (7th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 18:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 830 |
| Low-Income Students | 805 (97.0%) |
| English Learners | 344 (41.4%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 0.8 points from last year and fell 1.6 points over the full period. Math fell 1.0 points from last year and rose 0.6 points over the full period.
•Math +0.6 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable reading result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 17.9% to 26.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 1,134 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Low-income students are 0.9 points ahead in reading. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
3.9% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 22.8% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable math result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 9.0% to 12.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 1,121 of 1,204 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 16.0-point math income gap is narrower than the 18.4-point gap at a typical California 7–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
2.1% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 10.3% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 301 schools for reading and 302 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 7–8 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does El Camino Junior High compare within the district?
El Camino Junior High is No. 4 in both reading and math proficiency among the 4 7–8 schools in Santa Maria-Bonita with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does El Camino Junior High rank in California?
El Camino Junior High ranks No. 1,134 of 1,204 in reading and No. 1,121 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at El Camino Junior High compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 4 in both subjects among 4 7–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 22.3% meet the reading standard and 10.7% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does El Camino Junior High compare with other schools in Santa Maria?
El Camino Junior High is No. 6 in both reading and math proficiency among the 6 7–8 schools in Santa Maria with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Santa MariaHow does El Camino Junior High compare with other schools in Santa Barbara County?
El Camino Junior High is No. 12 in both reading and math proficiency among the 12 7–8 schools in Santa Barbara County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Santa Barbara CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 7–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| El Camino Junior HighThis school | 11.0% | 22.3% |
| Arellanes Junior High | 13.8% | 26.5% |
| Fesler (Isaac) Junior High | 11.8% | 25.0% |
