Best High Schools in Escondido, CA

Escondido, CA has 18 high schools with 24,383 students. Below are the top high schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, high schools in Escondido score 42% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 46% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, high schools in Escondido don't meet expectations.

1. Bonsall High

A

SchoolGrade

70%

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Bonsall Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 323 Students

2. Canyon Crest Academy

A

SchoolGrade

68%

Actual Test Scores

74%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

San Dieguito Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2336 Students

3. Escondido Charter High

B+

SchoolGrade

52%

Actual Test Scores

45%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Escondido Charter High District • Charter • Grades 9 - 12 • 927 Students

4. Del Lago Academy - Campus Of Applied Science

B

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

46%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Escondido Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 777 Students

5. San Pasqual High

B-

SchoolGrade

40%

Actual Test Scores

43%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Escondido Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1936 Students

6. Valley Center High

C+

SchoolGrade

38%

Actual Test Scores

41%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Valley Center-pauma Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1181 Students

7. Escondido High

C

SchoolGrade

31%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Escondido Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1898 Students

8. Orange Glen High

D

SchoolGrade

23%

Actual Test Scores

27%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Escondido Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 1974 Students

9. Valley High (continuation)

D-

SchoolGrade

14%

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Escondido Union High • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 277 Students

10. Del Norte High

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

69%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Poway Unified • Public • Grades 9 - 12 • 2531 Students

Best Middle Schools in Escondido, CA

Escondido, CA has 17 middle schools with 13,940 students. Below are the top middle schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, middle schools in Escondido score 43% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 37% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, middle schools in Escondido greatly exceed expectations.

1. R. Roger Rowe Middle

A

SchoolGrade

60%

Actual Test Scores

66%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Rancho Santa Fe Elementary • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 224 Students

2. Diegueno Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

51%

Actual Test Scores

56%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

San Dieguito Union High • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 790 Students

3. Earl Warren Middle

B+

SchoolGrade

50%

Actual Test Scores

59%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

San Dieguito Union High • Public • Grades 7 - 8 • 517 Students

4. Valley Center Middle

D-

SchoolGrade

17%

Actual Test Scores

23%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

Valley Center-pauma Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 756 Students

5. Oak Valley Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

55%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Poway Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1515 Students

6. San Elijo Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

34%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

San Marcos Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1463 Students

7. Woodland Park Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

33%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

San Marcos Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1183 Students

8. Norman L. Sullivan Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

32%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Bonsall Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 470 Students

9. Bernardo Heights Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

30%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Poway Unified • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 1416 Students

10. Mission Middle

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

29%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Escondido Union • Public • Grades 6 - 8 • 906 Students

Best Elementary Schools in Escondido, CA

Escondido, CA has 36 elementary schools with 22,665 students. Below are the top elementary schools based on their actual test performance displayed alongside our projected performance for their socioeconomic status and the Teacher Grade we assign based on expected performance. On average, elementary schools in Escondido score 41% on their proficiency tests, and we project and average score of 36% on those same proficiency tests. Comparing the differences, on average, elementary schools in Escondido exceed expectations.

1. R. Roger Rowe Elementary

A+

SchoolGrade

78%

Actual Test Scores

74%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Exceeds Expectations

Rancho Santa Fe Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 350 Students

2. Heritage K-8 Charter

B

SchoolGrade

48%

Actual Test Scores

36%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Greatly Exceeds Expectations

Heritage K-8 Charter District • Charter • Grades KG - 8 • 1328 Students

3. San Pasqual Union Elementary

B

SchoolGrade

45%

Actual Test Scores

51%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Doesn't Meet Expectations

San Pasqual Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 486 Students

4. Valley Center Elementary

D+

SchoolGrade

22%

Actual Test Scores

24%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Meets Expectations

Valley Center-pauma Unified • Public • Grades 3 - 5 • 448 Students

5. Lilac

D+

SchoolGrade

21%

Actual Test Scores

31%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:Underperforms Expectations

Valley Center-pauma Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 454 Students

6. Olivenhain Pioneer Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

63%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Encinitas Union Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 570 Students

7. Solana Santa Fe Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

61%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Solana Beach Elementary • Public • Grades KG - 6 • 327 Students

8. Design 39 Campus

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

60%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Poway Unified • Public • Grades KG - 8 • 1226 Students

9. San Elijo Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

53%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

San Marcos Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 858 Students

10. Chaparral Elementary

N/A

SchoolGrade

N/A

Actual Test Scores

52%

Projected Test Scores

Teacher Grade:N/A

Poway Unified • Public • Grades KG - 5 • 833 Students

Education & Community Snapshot in Escondido, CA

City-level factors that shape the learning environment around local schools.

Community Factors

Escondido, CA has a total population of 180,275 with 25% of that population attending schools. The adult high school graduation rate is 82%, and 31% of adults have a bachelor’s degree or higher.

Students in Escondido, CA

61,650

K-12 Students

High School Graduates

82%

Adults 25+ with HS diplomas

College Graduates

31%

Adults 25+ with a Bachelor’s degree or higher

Demographics statistics provided by Best Neighborhood Escondido, CA.

Safety

Crime Grades summarize reported incidents per 1,000 residents. Use them as neighborhood context, not a school rating.

Overall Crime Grade

C

20.55 per 1,000 Residents

Violent Crime Grade

C

3.41 per 1,000 Residents

Property Crime Grade

D+

17.14 per 1,000 Residents

Crime statistics provided by CrimeGrade in Escondido, CA.

Connectivity

Connectivity influences learning at home. We summarize internet infrastructure, typical download speed, and a digital connectivity index for Escondido, CA.

ISP Report Card

B

Internet Infrastructure Grade

Average Download Speed

2,582 Mbps

Speed Most Residents Can Get

Digital Connectivity Index

81 / 100

ISP Connectivity Demand Report

To read more about these statistics, please visit Escondido, CA Internet Health Assessment.

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