Heritage K-8 Charter

1855 E. Valley Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92027
9/
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Top 20%
Serving 1,328 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Heritage K-8 Charter ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 63% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 64% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 1,328 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Top 20% in CA
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • : 38% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Heritage K-8 Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Heritage K-8 Charter's student population of 1,328 students has grown by 12% over five school years.
The teacher population of 61 teachers has grown by 12% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
1,328 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
61 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

Heritage K-8 Charter ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heritage K-8 Charter is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#1689 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Heritage K-8 Charter, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
53%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Heritage K-8 Charter and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
63%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Heritage K-8 Charter and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
38%
29%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of Heritage K-8 Charter and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Science of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
22:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
11%
12%
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Hispanic
44%
55%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
36%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Heritage K-8 Charter and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.67
This chart displays the diversity score of Heritage K-8 Charter and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
30%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Heritage K-8 Charter and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
11%
8%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Heritage K-8 Charter and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Heritage K-8 Charter's ranking?
Heritage K-8 Charter is ranked #1689 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are Heritage K-8 Charter often compared to?
Heritage K-8 Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Classical Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
53% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 63% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Heritage K-8 Charter?
1,328 students attend Heritage K-8 Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
44% of Heritage K-8 Charter students are Hispanic, 36% of students are White, 11% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heritage K-8 Charter?
Heritage K-8 Charter has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Heritage K-8 Charter offer ?
Heritage K-8 Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Heritage K-8 Charter part of?
Heritage K-8 Charter is part of Heritage K-8 Charter School District.
In what neighborhood is Heritage K-8 Charter located?
Heritage K-8 Charter is located in the Midway neighborhood of Escondido, CA. There are 7 other public schools located in Midway.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 1,328 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 64%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 53% (Top 20%)
  • : 63% (Top 20%)
  • : 38% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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