EJE Middle Academy District

El Cajon, California — 1 schools

254
Total Enrollment
1
Schools
$12,305
Per-Pupil Spending
Middle
School Types

District-Level NCES Analysis

EJE Middle Academy District operates 1 public schools serving 254 students, placing it among the smaller districts in California. The school portfolio breaks down into 1 middle schools, giving families a clear picture of grade-band coverage before they move, rent, or enrol. Aggregated across those campuses, enrollment totals 254 pupils using the NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2022-23 release, and the district is geographically located in San Diego County County.

Per-pupil expenditure runs $12,305 according to the NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey, which aggregates every revenue and spending line reported under federal accounting standards. The funding mix is 14.3% local, 70.0% state, and 15.6% federal — a breakdown that matters because districts leaning heavily on local revenue are more exposed to property-tax swings, while higher federal shares typically track Title I concentration. The district's equity score — 45/100, ranked #923 of 1547 in California against a state average of 50 — measures how evenly funding reaches schools within its boundaries.

a 254:1 student-counselor ratio, above the 250:1 ASCA recommendation, and 3.9% chronic absenteeism from the 2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection. Demographically, the student body averages 93.3% Hispanic or Latino, 3.9% White, 1.2% African American across the district's schools.

Eje Middle Academy accounts for 100.0% of all EJE Middle Academy District student enrollment

That concentration — well above the 8.4% national median for largest-entity share — means EJE Middle Academy District-wide averages can mask substantial variation outside the dominant entity. Grade band: middle. A single dominant campus often anchors a district's program offerings and staffing patterns; the share helps explain why district-wide averages may not reflect the typical neighbourhood-school experience. When one entity dominates a region's footprint, its programmatic and budget decisions effectively set policy for a majority of the affected population.

Source: NCES Common Core of Data NCES Common Core of Data

EJE Middle Academy District has higher-than-average Title I eligibility — 60.2% of the population qualifies for free or reduced-price lunch

free or reduced-price lunch eligibility is the federal threshold for Title I funding allocations, established under the Every Student Succeeds Act (ESSA, 2015). Areas above 75% eligibility receive concentration grants on top of the basic Title I formula. Regions with eligibility this high typically draw a substantially larger federal funding share relative to their local tax base, which can either offset or reinforce existing gaps depending on allocation policy.

Source: ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system ESSA Title I Part A; ED EDFacts file system

EJE Middle Academy District student-counselor ratio is 254:1 — near the typical range (US average ~408) — within the typical range for U.S. public districts

student-counselor ratio is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: the ratio counts FTE counselors against total enrollment — districts that contract intervention or social-emotional staff outside the counselor classification may be under-counted Variation between sub-units within EJE Middle Academy District is typically wider than the EJE Middle Academy District-aggregate figure suggests.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection NCES Civil Rights Data Collection

EJE Middle Academy District chronic absenteeism rate is 3.9% — low (typically associated with lower-than-average attendance disruption; districts in this range often have attendance interventions, robust transportation, or smaller catchments that reduce barriers)

chronic absenteeism rate is the simplest comparative metric but it does not capture the full picture: a student is chronically absent if they miss ≥10% of enrolled days for any reason — illness, family obligations, or disengagement Lower values often correlate with smaller scale and population characteristics rather than higher resource budgets per se.

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22 NCES Civil Rights Data Collection 2021-22

Where does the funding come from?

15.6%
Federal
70.0%
State
14.3%
Local

Funding Equity

45
Equity Score
923 / 1547
State Rank
50
State Average

This district has moderate funding equity. There may be room to improve funding diversity or resource allocation.

Local Rent Costs

Fair Market Rents in San Diego County county, where this district is located.

$2,288
Studio/mo
$2,459
1 BR/mo
$3,001
2 BR/mo
$3,998
3 BR/mo
$4,845
4 BR/mo

Student Demographics

Average demographic composition across 1 schools in EJE Middle Academy District.

White 3.9%
Hispanic or Latino 93.3%
African American 1.2%
Asian 0.8%
Multiracial 0.8%

Source: NCES CCD School Membership 2024-25.

Programs & Resources

254:1
Student-Counselor Ratio
3.9%
Chronically Absent

Source: NCES Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22.

Schools in EJE Middle Academy District

School Enrollment
Eje Middle Academy
Charter
254

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Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in EJE Middle Academy District?

EJE Middle Academy District has 1 schools, including 1 middle. Total enrollment is 254 students.

How much does EJE Middle Academy District spend per student?

EJE Middle Academy District spends $12,305 per student. The district has an equity score of 45/100, ranking #923 in California.

What is the average rent near EJE Middle Academy District?

The HUD Fair Market Rent for a 2-bedroom in San Diego County County is $N/A/month (2026). This affects housing affordability for families in the district.

What is the demographic composition of EJE Middle Academy District?

EJE Middle Academy District students are 93.3% Hispanic or Latino, 3.9% White, 1.2% African American, 0.8% Asian, averaged across 1 schools. Source: NCES CCD Membership 2024-25.

What is the equity score for EJE Middle Academy District?

EJE Middle Academy District has an equity score of 45/100, ranking #923 out of 1547 districts in California. This score measures resource distribution fairness across schools in the district.

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