Serving 472 students in grades 6-8, Ev Cain Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 25% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 41% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 50% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (2025)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 472 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 21:1
- Minority Enrollment: 50%
- Overall Testing Rank: Bottom 50% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 25% (Btm 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 41% (Btm 50%)
- Science Proficiency: 25-29% (Top 50%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Ev Cain Middle School's student population of 472 students has declined by 31% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has declined by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
472 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
Year Founded
1952
School Calendar
School Motto
Achieving academic excellence to prepare our students for careers of the future.
School Mascot
Wildcats
School Rankings
Ev Cain Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Ev Cain Middle School is 0.62, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#5252 out of 9523 schools
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
25%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
41%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
25-29%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
21:1
21:1
American Indian
2%
1%
Asian
3%
12%
Hispanic
36%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
50%
20%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
51%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Notes
- School Mascot: Wildcats
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Ev Cain Middle School's ranking?
Ev Cain Middle School is ranked #5252 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Ev Cain Middle School often compared to?
Ev Cain Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Bowman Charter, Glen Edwards Middle School, Barbara Chilton Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
25% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 41% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Ev Cain Middle School?
472 students attend Ev Cain Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
50% of Ev Cain Middle School students are White, 36% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Asian, 2% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Ev Cain Middle School?
Ev Cain Middle School has a student ration of 21:1, which is equal to the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Ev Cain Middle School offer ?
Ev Cain Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Ev Cain Middle School part of?
Ev Cain Middle School is part of Auburn Union Elementary School District.
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