EV Cain Middle

Auburn Union Elementary
150 Palm Ave.
Auburn, CA 95603
524 Students
Middle School 6th - 8th
School Overview
E.V. Cain 21st Century STEM Charter, located in Auburn, California, is a specialized school operating under the Auburn Union School District. The institution is defined by its focused curriculum that integrates Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) into daily instruction. By leveraging a charter model, the school aims to provide a rigorous, project-based learning environment designed to prepare middle school students for the complexities of the modern workforce and higher education by fostering critical thinking, collaboration, and technical proficiency.

Beyond its academic core, E.V. Cain emphasizes a student-centered approach that encourages innovation and hands-on discovery. The school utilizes its STEM framework to solve real-world problems, often integrating digital tools and modern laboratory settings into its classroom activities. As part of the Auburn Union School District, the charter school seeks to balance specialized technical education with a supportive community atmosphere, ensuring that students develop both the specialized skills and the core competencies necessary for future academic success.
524
Total Students
27.4
Full-Time Teachers
19.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
54.2%
Free/Reduced Lunch
Student Demographics
  • White
    258 (49.4 %)
  • Hispanic
    199 (38.1 %)
  • Two or More
    36 (6.9 %)
  • Asian
    11 (2.1 %)
  • American Indian
    10 (1.9 %)
  • Black
    7 (1.3 %)
  • Pacific Islander
    1 (0.2 %)
School Location
School Details
Status: Open
School Level: Middle School
School Type: Regular School
Charter Status:* Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction: No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status: N/A
District: Auburn Union Elementary
Phone: (530)823-6106
Website: http://www.auburn.k12.ca.us
Grade Range: 6th - 8th
Total Students: 524
Full-Time Teachers (FTE): 27.4
Pupil/Teacher Ratio: 19.1
NSLP Participation:1 Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch: 232
Qualified Reduced Lunch: 52

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

1 National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught
Grade 5 1
Grade 6 165
Grade 7 187
Grade 8 171
Gender Ratio
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