How do these districts compare?
| Metric | EJE Middle Academy District | New Designs Charter School-Watts District |
|---|---|---|
| Location | El Cajon, California | Los Angeles, California |
| Total Enrollment | 254 | 255 |
| Number of Schools | 1 | 1 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 16.8:1 | 17:1 |
Spending
| Metric | EJE Middle Academy District | New Designs Charter School-Watts District |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $13,339 | $25,980 |
| Federal Revenue | 15.6% | 32.3% |
| State Revenue | 70.0% | 49.7% |
| Local Revenue | 14.3% | 18.0% |
EJE Middle Academy District
Federal State Local
New Designs Charter School-Watts District
Federal State Local
Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | EJE Middle Academy District | New Designs Charter School-Watts District |
|---|---|---|
| White | 3.9% | 4.1% |
| African American | 1.2% | 55.7% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 93.3% | 31.4% |
| Asian | 0.8% | 0.0% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.5% |
| Multiracial | 0.8% | 8.2% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 62.2% | 88.1% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | EJE Middle Academy District | New Designs Charter School-Watts District |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | N/A | 2 |
| Schools with AP | 0 | 1 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 233:1 | 313:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 8.7% | 1.6% |
School Types
EJE Middle Academy District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
New Designs Charter School-Watts District
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 1
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.