Excellent
#1185 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 12% in state
Heritage K-8 Charter
Elementary School · Heritage K-8 Charter District · Escondido, CA
A charter elementary school in Escondido, CA where students score 12 points above what's typical for similar communities.
1868 East Valley Pkwy., Escondido, CA 92027
- Math 55% vs CA 37% (2024)
- Reading 66% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 22:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Heritage K-8 Charter score 60% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 7-year record (2018–2024), then recovered 6 points since 2020, reaching 60% in 2024.
Show all 6 years by subject
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2018-2024) · reading/ELA 63% (multi-year average, 2018-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
46.2%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Heritage K-8 Charter sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Diego map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 81Very Walkable
- Transit 36Some Transit
- Bike 66Bikeable
- 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
$86,106
Median home value
$665,900
Median rent
$1,884/mo
College educated
23.7%
Homeownership
60.8%
Poverty rate
11.9%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92027; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Oak Hill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 5.2 | K–5 | 0.4 mi | 671 | Compare → |
| Glen View ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.6 | K–5 | 0.7 mi | 582 | Compare → |
| Kings AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | 1–12 | 0.8 mi | 47 | Compare → |
| Rose ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.4 | K–5 | 0.8 mi | 486 | 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.
Heritage K-8 Charter District
- Schools in district
- 1
- Rank in district
- #1 of 1
- District spending per student
- $9,675NCES 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.
Heritage K-8 Charter is listed in Heritage K-8 Charter District; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Heritage K-8 Charter
Heritage K-8 Charter is a public elementary school in Escondido, CA, part of Heritage K-8 Charter District, serving approximately 1,318 students in grades Kindergarten-8th with a 22:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,185 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Heritage K-8 Charter
What grades does Heritage K-8 Charter serve?
Heritage K-8 Charter serves students in grades Kindergarten through 8th.
How many students attend Heritage K-8 Charter?
Heritage K-8 Charter has an enrollment of approximately 1,318 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Heritage K-8 Charter?
The student-teacher ratio at Heritage K-8 Charter is 22:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Heritage K-8 Charter rank in CA?
Heritage K-8 Charter ranks #1,185 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Heritage K-8 Charter's MySchoolScout rating?
Heritage K-8 Charter has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Heritage K-8 Charter?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Heritage K-8 Charter has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024) and 63% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2018-2024).
Is Heritage K-8 Charter a charter school?
Yes, Heritage K-8 Charter is a charter school. Charter schools are publicly funded but independently operated, often with more flexibility in curriculum and teaching methods.
Is Heritage K-8 Charter a Title I school?
No, Heritage K-8 Charter is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Heritage K-8 Charter?
46.2% of students at Heritage K-8 Charter 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
- 1,318
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 60
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 7.3%
- Phone
- (760) 737-3111
- Area population (ZIP 92027)
- 55,232
- Area average commute
- 29.8 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
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 92027; 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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