Excellent
#1494 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 16% in state
Classical Academy
Elementary School · Classical Academy District · Escondido, CA
A charter elementary school in Escondido, CA serving grades Kindergarten – 8th.
355 East Grand Ave., Escondido, CA 92025
- Math 55% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 66% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 29.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Classical Academy score 61% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 60%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ ImprovingProficiency has improved 6 points since 2018, reaching 60% in 2024, across a 7-year record (2018–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 53% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 65% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
26.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Classical Academy sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 21Car-Dependent
- Transit 31Some Transit
- Bike 54Bikeable
- City Safety: High1,936/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Escondido), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$71,716
Median home value
$767,400
Median rent
$1,823/mo
College educated
28.5%
Homeownership
42.1%
Poverty rate
16.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92025; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| L. R. Green ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | K–5 | 0.3 mi | 742 | Compare → |
| Juniper ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.2 | K–5 | 1.6 mi | 563 | Compare → |
| Balboa SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.5private | K–12 | 1.7 mi | 46 | Compare → |
| Miller ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | 1.7 mi | 392 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Classical Academy District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $12,672NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- The source release did not match this district identifier.
Classical Academy is listed in Classical Academy District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Classical Academy
Classical Academy is a public elementary school in Escondido, CA, part of Classical Academy District, serving approximately 1,570 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 29.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10 and ranks #1,494 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Classical Academy
What grades does Classical Academy serve?
Classical Academy serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Classical Academy?
Classical Academy has an enrollment of approximately 1,570 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Classical Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Classical Academy is 29.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Classical Academy rank in CA?
Classical Academy ranks #1,494 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Classical Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Classical Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.0 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Classical Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Classical Academy has 53% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 65% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Classical Academy a charter school?
Yes, Classical Academy is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Classical Academy a Title I school?
No, Classical Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Classical Academy?
26.2% of students at Classical Academy qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 8th
- Enrollment
- 1,570
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 29.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 54
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 2.1%
- Phone
- (760) 546-0101
- Area population (ZIP 92025)
- 50,046
- Area average commute
- 26.4 min
- Area median age
- 36.8
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92025; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2018-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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