Escondido Union
Escondido Union has 22 ranked schools across elementary and middle levels with an average Scope Score of 35.6/100 — 8.2 points below the California state average of 43.8. The highest-scoring school is Bernardo Elementary at 59/100, where 37.0% of students exceed the state standard. The district spends $16,125 per student (above the state average of $14,815). Chronic absenteeism averages 23.7%, above the state average. Data source: CDE CAASPP 2025 and NCES fiscal data, analyzed by SchoolScope.
| Level | Avg Score | Schools | Exceeded | Absent |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Elementary | Developing 36.9/100 | 17 | 14.5% | 23.3% |
| Middle | Developing 31.2/100 | 5 | 10.4% | 24.9% |
K–12 pipeline
The typical school path in Escondido Union, top-scoring shown first.
District Analysis
Strongest level: Escondido Union's elementary schools lead the district with an average Scope Score of 36.9.
Growth story: District-wide elementary growth averages -5.3pp (state avg: -3.0pp), a negative trend that warrants attention.
Consistency: Score range of 34.7 points — showing significant variation between schools.
Absenteeism: District chronic absenteeism averages 23.7%, 5.5pp below the state average of 18.1%.
Suspensions: District suspension rate averages 2.3%, near the state average of 1.7%.
Top school: Bernardo Elementary leads the district at 59 with 37.0% exceeding standard.
How we score · Scope Score methodology
School archetypes in Escondido Union
Hidden gems: 4 schools in Escondido Union are classified as On the Rise (4) — showing positive growth trajectories that raw proficiency scores alone don't capture. These are schools where students leave with more than they arrived with.
Archetypes are data-driven labels based on Scope Score dimensions. Learn more
Student demographics
District averages · California Department of Education enrollment data
District Funding
Escondido Union spends $16,125 per student in current expenditures — $1,310 above the state average of $14,815.
Data source: NCES Common Core of Data, Fiscal Survey (F-33) · 2019–2020
Teacher compensation
CDE Form J-90 salary schedule · 2024–25
Elementary Schools (17)
Escondido Union has 17 ranked elementary schools averaging a Scope Score of 36.9 — 6.9 points below the state average of 43.8.
Growth averages -5.3pp district-wide — a negative trend worth examining.
The highest-scoring elementary school is Bernardo Elementary with a Scope Score of 59 and 37.0% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bernardo Elementary Escondido Union Strong All-Around | 37.0% | Solid 59/100 |
| 2 | Reidy Creek Elementary Escondido Union Culture First | 29.5% | Solid 56/100 |
| 3 | L. R. Green Elementary Escondido Union Building Momentum | 32.3% | Solid 54/100 |
| 4 | Conway Elementary Escondido Union Building Momentum | 16.7% | Developing 40/100 |
| 5 | North Broadway Elementary Escondido Union Building Momentum | 15.9% | Developing 39/100 |
| 6 | Rose Elementary Escondido Union Building Momentum | 12.9% | Developing 35/100 |
| 7 | Glen View Elementary Escondido Union Building Momentum | 11.5% | Developing 35/100 |
| 8 | Farr Avenue Elementary Escondido Union Building Momentum | 11.4% | Developing 35/100 |
| 9 | Juniper Elementary Escondido Union On the Rise | 12.0% | Developing 35/100 |
| 10 | Miller Elementary Escondido Union Building Momentum | 14.7% | Developing 35/100 |
| 11 | Rock Springs Elementary Escondido Union Building Momentum | 11.8% | Developing 32/100 |
| 12 | Felicita Elementary Escondido Union Building Momentum | 6.9% | Developing 32/100 |
| 13 | Lincoln Elementary Escondido Union Building Momentum | 9.5% | Developing 31/100 |
| 14 | Central Elementary Escondido Union Building Momentum | 6.6% | Needs Support 30/100 |
| 15 | Orange Glen Elementary Escondido Union Building Momentum | 7.4% | Needs Support 27/100 |
| 16 | Pioneer Elementary Escondido Union Building Momentum | 5.5% | Needs Support 27/100 |
| 17 | Oak Hill Elementary Escondido Union Building Momentum | 5.8% | Needs Support 26/100 |
Middle Schools (5)
Escondido Union has 5 ranked middle schools averaging a Scope Score of 31.2 — 9.3 points below the state average of 40.5.
District-wide growth averages +4.2pp, suggesting schools are adding value beyond what students arrive with.
The highest-scoring middle school is Bear Valley Middle with a Scope Score of 40 and 17.3% exceeding standard.
| # | School | Exceeded | Score |
|---|---|---|---|
| 1 | Bear Valley Middle Escondido Union Building Momentum | 17.3% | Developing 40/100 |
| 2 | Rincon Middle Escondido Union On the Rise | 12.2% | Developing 34/100 |
| 3 | Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences Escondido Union Building Momentum | 9.1% | Needs Support 29/100 |
| 4 | Mission Middle Escondido Union On the Rise | 6.8% | Needs Support 28/100 |
| 5 | Hidden Valley Middle Escondido Union On the Rise | 6.4% | Needs Support 25/100 |
Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology
Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.
What Scope Scores can't tell you about Escondido Union
- Class sizes and student-teacher interaction quality
- Quality of arts, music, athletics, and enrichment programs
- Teacher experience, turnover, and professional development
- Campus safety, bullying climate, and social-emotional support
- Parent and community engagement levels
- Quality of special education and gifted programs
- How resources are distributed across schools within the district
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