Top Rankings
Escondido Union School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 24 public schools serving 14,170 students in Escondido Union School District. This district's average testing ranking is 5/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Escondido Union School District have an average math proficiency score of 26% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 36% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 88% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
24 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
14,170 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
814 Teachers
268,012 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
17:1
District Rank
Escondido Union School District, which is ranked #1146 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
Overall District Rank
#1142 out of 1941 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)

Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
26%
33%

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
36%
47%

Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
22%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.37
0.63
# American Indian Students
11 Students
25,796 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
521 Students
705,807 Students
% Asian Students
4%
12%
# Hispanic Students
11,101 Students
3,264,561 Students
% Hispanic Students
78%
56%
# Black Students
130 Students
286,112 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
1,754 Students
1,178,558 Students
% White Students
12%
20%
# Hawaiian Students
6 Students
23,731 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
646 Students
333,755 Students
% of Two or more races Students
5%
6%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
83
# Students in K Grade:
2,091
522,456
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,434
396,605
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,549
414,466
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,484
416,628
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,515
426,361
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,533
430,587
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,516
432,997
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,504
439,621
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,544
441,777
# Students in 9th Grade:
-
466,534
# Students in 10th Grade:
-
476,585
# Students in 11th Grade:
-
469,511
# Students in 12th Grade:
-
492,627
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,960 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $18,418 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$269 MM
$116,387 MM

Spending
$261 MM
$107,188 MM

Revenue / Student
$18,960
$19,974

Spending / Student
$18,418
$18,396

Best Escondido Union School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Bernardo Elementary School
(Math: 57% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1122 Mountain Heights Dr.
Escondido, CA 92029
(760) 432-2700
Escondido, CA 92029
(760) 432-2700
Grades: K-5
| 631 students
Rank: #22.
Quantum Academy
(Math: 47% | Reading: 59%)
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
420 North Falconer Rd.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2220
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2220
Grades: 4-8
| 287 students
Rank: #33.
L. R. Green Elementary School
(Math: 49% | Reading: 49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
3115 Las Palmas Ave.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 432-2260
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 432-2260
Grades: K-5
| 742 students
Rank: #44.
Miller Elementary School
(Math: 40-44% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1975 Miller Ave.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 432-2470
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 432-2470
Grades: K-5
| 392 students
Rank: #55.
Reidy Creek Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 48%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
2869 North Broadway
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 739-5800
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 739-5800
Grades: K-5
| 593 students
Rank: #66.
North Broadway Elementary School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
2301 North Broadway
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 432-2479
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 432-2479
Grades: K-5
| 524 students
Rank: #77.
Conway Elementary School
(Math: 38% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
1325 Conway Dr.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2435
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2435
Grades: K-6
| 537 students
Rank: #88.
Bear Valley Middle School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
3003 Bear Valley Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 432-4060
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 432-4060
Grades: 6-8
| 945 students
Rank: #99.
Rincon Middle School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
925 Lehner Ave.
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 432-2491
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 432-2491
Grades: 6-8
| 810 students
Rank: #1010.
Del Dios Academy Of Arts And Sciences
(Math: 21% | Reading: 36%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1400 West Ninth Ave.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 432-2439
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 432-2439
Grades: 6-8
| 803 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Juniper Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1809 South Juniper St.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 432-2462
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 432-2462
Grades: K-5
| 563 students
Rank: #11 - 1211. - 12.
Rose Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
906 North Rose Ave.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2495
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2495
Grades: K-5
| 486 students
Rank: #1313.
Farr Avenue Elementary School
(Math: 26% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
933 Farr Ave.
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 735-3049
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 735-3049
Grades: K-5
| 523 students
Rank: #1414.
Glen View Elementary School
(Math: 29% | Reading: 24%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2201 East Mission Ave.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2448
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2448
Grades: K-5
| 582 students
Rank: #1515.
Lincoln Elementary School
(Math: 25% | Reading: 27%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1029 North Broadway
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 432-2466
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 432-2466
Grades: K-5
| 594 students
Rank: #1616.
Orange Glen Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 29%)
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
2861 Valley Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2487
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2487
Grades: K-5
| 471 students
Rank: #1717.
Mission Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
939 East Mission Ave.
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 432-2452
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 432-2452
Grades: 6-8
| 925 students
Rank: #1818.
Central Elementary School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 25%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
122 West Fourth Ave.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 432-2431
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 432-2431
Grades: K-5
| 547 students
Rank: #1919.
Pioneer Elementary School
(Math: 21% | Reading: 21%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
980 North Ash St.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2412
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2412
Grades: K-5
| 616 students
Rank: #2020.
Hidden Valley Middle School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 30%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
2700 Reed Rd.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2457
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2457
Grades: 6-8
| 809 students
Rank: #2121.
Rock Springs Elementary School
(Math: 19% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1155 Deodar Rd.
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 432-2284
Escondido, CA 92026
(760) 432-2284
Grades: K-5
| 518 students
Rank: #2222.
Oak Hill Elementary School
(Math: 14% | Reading: 22%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1820 Oak Hill Dr.
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2483
Escondido, CA 92027
(760) 432-2483
Grades: K-5
| 671 students
Rank: #2323.
Felicita Elementary School
(Math: 13% | Reading: 23%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
737 West 13th Ave.
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 432-2444
Escondido, CA 92025
(760) 432-2444
Grades: K-5
| 450 students
Rank: n/an/a
Limitless Learning Academy
Alternative School
1400 West Ninth Ave.
Escondido, CA 92029
(760) 432-2388
Escondido, CA 92029
(760) 432-2388
Grades: K-8
| 151 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Escondido Union School District?
Escondido Union School District manages 24 public schools serving 14,170 students.
What is the rank of Escondido Union School District?
Escondido Union School District is ranked #1146 out of 1,925 school districts in California (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Escondido Union School District?
78% of Escondido Union School District students are Hispanic, 12% of students are White, 5% of students are Two or more races, 4% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Escondido Union School District?
Escondido Union School District has a student/teacher ratio of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Escondido Union School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $18,418 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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