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#3254 of 9,539 schools in CA

Top 34% in state

Rock Springs Elementary

Elementary School · Escondido Union · Escondido, CA

An Escondido Union elementary school serving grades Kindergarten – 5th.

1155 Deodar Rd., Escondido, CA 92026

  • Math 26% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 32% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress7.1Very Good50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-1.1 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.1Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency26.3% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency31.8% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-19.4 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-11 pts
Overall Proficiency29% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)27% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected+2.4 pts
Adjusted Percentile44th
Resources & Environment8.6Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio15.7:1
District spending per student$19,144
Chronic Absenteeism48.8%

Students at Rock Springs Elementary score 29% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 27%).

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2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency26%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency32%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

→ Steady

Proficiency is down 13 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 29% recently.

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
44%
ELA
39%
2010
Math
30%
ELA
37%
2011
Math
35%
ELA
39%
2012
Math
40%
ELA
32%
2013
Math
25%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
17%
ELA
22%
2015
Math
16%
ELA
27%
2016
Math
22%
ELA
29%
2017
Math
22%
ELA
28%
2018
Math
22%
ELA
30%
2019
Math
22%
ELA
30%
2022
Math
21%
ELA
23%
2024
Math
26%
ELA
32%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 26% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

84.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

How we rate schools

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The neighborhood

Where Rock Springs Elementary 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 24Car-Dependent
  • Transit 24Minimal Transit
  • Bike 10Somewhat 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

$97,301

Median home value

$664,300

Median rent

$2,066/mo

College educated

33.3%

Homeownership

62.9%

Poverty rate

11.2%

ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92026; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.

Programs & students

Programs & Offerings

Gifted & Talented ProgramAvailable
This school offers a gifted and talented program for qualifying students.·CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Escondido Adventist AcademyPrivate · tuition7.9privateK–120.2 mi145Compare →
Community MontessoriCharter · enrollment unverified7.2K–80.7 mi788Compare →
Dimensions CollaborativeCharter · enrollment unverified8.5K–120.7 mi497Compare →
Knob Hill ElementaryEnrollment path unverified5.8K–50.8 mi726Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.

Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

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
#10 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

Rock Springs Elementary is listed in Escondido Union; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Rock Springs Elementary

Rock Springs Elementary is a public elementary school in Escondido, CA, part of Escondido Union, serving approximately 518 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 15.7:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 out of 10 and ranks #3,254 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Rock Springs Elementary

What grades does Rock Springs Elementary serve?

Rock Springs Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Rock Springs Elementary?

Rock Springs Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 518 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Rock Springs Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Rock Springs Elementary is 15.7:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Rock Springs Elementary rank in CA?

Rock Springs Elementary ranks #3,254 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Rock Springs Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Rock Springs Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 7.1 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 Rock Springs Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Rock Springs Elementary has 26% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Rock Springs Elementary a charter school?

No, Rock Springs Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Rock Springs Elementary a Title I school?

No, Rock Springs Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Rock Springs Elementary?

84.7% of students at Rock Springs Elementary 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 – 5th
Enrollment
518
Student-Teacher Ratio
15.7:1
Teachers (FTE)
33
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
San Diego County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
48.8%
Area population (ZIP 92026)
53,041
Area average commute
28.3 min
Area median age
39
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 92026; 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, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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