Escondido Union School District
School District · Escondido, California
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
24
18 elem, 6 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,144
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
Avg Rating
6.9
out of 10
Schools
24
18 elem, 6 mid
Per-Pupil Spending
$19,144
Student-Teacher Ratio
17.5:1
Evaluating Escondido Union?
A district shares budget, policy, and attendance zones across its schools — use this page to judge Escondido Union as a whole, then compare how its individual schools differ.
Shortlist starter
Start with these real page-level signals, then use the full table and map below.
Conway Elementary
Escondido · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Quantum Academy
Escondido · Middle. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
Glen View Elementary
Escondido · Elementary. Compare this profile against district averages, level fit, and attendance-zone reality below.
How this district compares
California rank
#215 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
The short answer
Escondido Union ranks #215 of 713 California districts by overall school rating. Escondido Union's schools with real test data average 6.9/10 across 23 schools. Its top-rated schools are Conway Elementary (8.4/10), Quantum Academy (8.3/10), and Glen View Elementary (7.6/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.4/10 despite 81% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.6 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among Escondido Union schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +10.0 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among Escondido Union schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in Escondido Union
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (23 of 24). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Conway Elementary | 8.4 / 10 |
| 2 | Quantum Academy | 8.3 / 10 |
| 3 | Glen View Elementary | 7.6 / 10 |
| 4 | Miller Elementary | 7.6 / 10 |
| 5 | Hidden Valley Middle | 7.5 / 10 |
| 6 | Bernardo Elementary | 7.4 / 10 |
| 7 | Rose Elementary | 7.4 / 10 |
| 8 | Juniper Elementary | 7.2 / 10 |
| 9 | Rock Springs Elementary | 7.1 / 10 |
| 10 | Mission Middle | 7.0 / 10 |
See all 24 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
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 Conway Elementary, which has a composite score of 8.4/10.
In standardized testing, Escondido Union students show an average math proficiency of 35.1% and ELA proficiency of 40.1%.
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
Average proficiency across all schools in Escondido Union with test data.
Schools in Escondido Union
24 schools Elementary Schools 18
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?
Conway Elementary is the highest-rated school in Escondido Union with a composite score of 8.4/10.
What are the test scores in Escondido Union?
Across schools in Escondido Union with test data, the average math proficiency is 35.1% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 40.1%. 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 blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 6.9/10
- Math Proficiency
- 35.1%
- ELA Proficiency
- 40.1%
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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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