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6.9 avg / 10

Escondido Union School District

School District · Escondido, California

Students: 14,173
Teachers (FTE): 810

Avg Rating

6.9

out of 10

Schools

24

18 elem, 6 mid

Per-Pupil Spending

$19,144

Student-Teacher Ratio

17.5:1

How this district compares

California rank

#176 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+0.6

above California avg

Per-pupil spending

$19,144

+$1,497 vs California median

District size

14,173 students

Much larger than California median

About Escondido Union

Escondido Union is a Escondido, California school district serving 24 schools. The district educates 14,173 students with a student-teacher ratio of 17.5:1. The district invests $19,144 per student annually.

With an average rating of 6.9/10, Escondido Union demonstrates solid academic performance.

The highest-rated school in the district is Reidy Creek Elementary, which has a composite score of 9.1/10.

In standardized testing, Escondido Union students show an average math proficiency of 30.5% and ELA proficiency of 36.8%.

The district includes 18 elementary schools , 6 middle schools .

District Map

Schools in Escondido Union, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 30.5%
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ELA Proficiency 36.8%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Escondido Union with test data.

District Details

State
California
City
Escondido
Total Enrollment
14,173
Teachers (FTE)
810
Child Poverty Rate
0.1%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Escondido Union?

Escondido Union has 24 schools in total — 18 elementary, 6 middle. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Escondido Union?

The average composite rating for Escondido Union is 6.9/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Escondido Union?

Escondido Union spends $19,144 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Escondido Union?

The average student-teacher ratio in Escondido Union is 17.5:1.

What is the top-rated school in Escondido Union?

Reidy Creek Elementary is the highest-rated school in Escondido Union with a composite score of 9.1/10.

What are the test scores in Escondido Union?

Across schools in Escondido Union with test data, the average math proficiency is 30.5% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 36.8%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Escondido Union compare to other districts in California?

Escondido Union has an average school rating of 6.9/10 across 24 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
6.9/10
Math Proficiency
30.5%
ELA Proficiency
36.8%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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