Excellent
#1091 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 11% in state
Quantum Academy
Middle School · Escondido Union · Escondido, CA
An Escondido Union middle school where students score 3 points above what's typical for similar communities.
420 North Falconer Rd., Escondido, CA 92027
- Math 43% vs CA 35% (2024)
- Reading 50% vs CA 46% (2024)
- 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Quantum Academy score 46% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 43%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 47% in 2024, across a 10-year record (2015–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 43% (multi-year average, 2015-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2015-2024)
Based on 24 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
55.1%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Quantum Academy 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 22Car-Dependent
- Transit 28Some Transit
- Bike 44Somewhat Bikeable
- 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.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Hidden Valley MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.5 | 6–8 | 0.7 mi | 809 | Compare → |
| Kings AcademyPrivate · tuition | 5.4private | 1–12 | 1.6 mi | 47 | Compare → |
| Mission MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 7.0 | 6–8 | 2.4 mi | 925 | Compare → |
| Rincon MiddleEnrollment path unverified | 6.4 | 6–8 | 2.9 mi | 810 | 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.
Escondido Union
- Schools in district
- 24
- Rank in district
- #2 of 24
- District spending per student
- $19,144NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 12.8%Census SAIPE · 2024
Quantum Academy is listed in Escondido Union; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Quantum Academy
Quantum Academy is a public middle school in Escondido, CA, part of Escondido Union, serving approximately 287 students in grades 4th-8th with a 19.1:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 out of 10 and ranks #1,091 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Quantum Academy
What grades does Quantum Academy serve?
Quantum Academy serves students in grades 4th through 8th.
How many students attend Quantum Academy?
Quantum Academy has an enrollment of approximately 287 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Quantum Academy?
The student-teacher ratio at Quantum Academy is 19.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Quantum Academy rank in CA?
Quantum Academy ranks #1,091 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Quantum Academy's MySchoolScout rating?
Quantum Academy has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.3 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 Quantum Academy?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Quantum Academy has 43% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2015-2024).
Is Quantum Academy a charter school?
No, Quantum Academy is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Quantum Academy a Title I school?
No, Quantum Academy is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Quantum Academy?
55.1% of students at Quantum 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
- 4th – 8th
- Enrollment
- 287
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19.1:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 15
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 23.0%
- Phone
- (760) 432-2220
- Area population (ZIP 92027)
- 55,232
- Area average commute
- 29.8 min
- Area median age
- 36.3
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 92027; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2015-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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