EL CAMINO JUNIOR HIGH SCHOOL

El Camino Junior High is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Santa Maria-Bonita school district, located in Santa Maria, CA with about 830 students offering grade levels from 7th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 41 teachers, El Camino Junior High has a student/teacher ratio of about 20:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

El Camino Junior High School, located in Santa Maria, California, serves as a central educational hub for students in the Santa Maria-Bonita School District. As a junior high institution, it focuses on the critical transitional years of early adolescence, typically serving students in grades 7 and 8. The school is committed to providing a structured academic environment that prepares students for the rigors of high school while fostering personal growth and social responsibility during these formative years.

The campus at 219 W. El Camino reflects the district’s dedication to student success through a comprehensive curriculum that balances core academic subjects—such as mathematics, language arts, science, and social studies—with elective opportunities. By maintaining a focus on both academic achievement and the development of extracurricular interests, El Camino Junior High aims to create a supportive community that encourages students to pursue excellence, develop critical thinking skills, and engage positively with their peers and the broader Santa Maria community.

For more information, contact El Camino Junior High at (805) 361-7800 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.