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Schools in 92026 — Escondido, California

92026 has 8 ranked schools averaging a Scope Score of 38.5 — 5.2 points below the California state average of 43.8. Scores range from 27.8 to 55.7, a 27.9-point spread.

Avg Scope Score
38.5
State avg: 43.8
SchoolScope composite
Score Range
27.9
27.8 – 55.7
Avg Exceeded %
14.4%
State avg: 21.6%
Chronic Absenteeism
23.2%
State avg: 18.1%
Schools Ranked
8
With Scope Scores

How 92026 schools perform

The top-ranked school is Reidy Creek Elementary with a Scope Score of 56 and 29.5% of students exceeding standard.

Chronic absenteeism across 92026 averages 23.2%, below the state average of 18.1%. This elevated rate may indicate systemic attendance challenges in the area.

How 92026 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip CodeCitySchoolsAvg Scorevs 92026
92026Escondido8Developing
38.5/100
92025Escondido8Developing
39.4/100
+0.9
92027Escondido10Developing
34.3/100
-4.2
92024Encinitas7Solid
59.1/100
+20.5
92028Fallbrook9Developing
46.2/100
+7.6
92021El Cajon9Needs Support
26.8/100
-11.7

School archetypes in 92026

2 On the Rise1 Culture First5 Building Momentum

Hidden gems: 2 schools in 92026 are classified as On the Rise (2) — 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

All schools in 92026

#SchoolExceededScore
1Reidy Creek Elementary
Escondido Union Culture First
29.5%Solid
56/100
2Escondido High
Escondido Union High Building Momentum
17.8%Solid
53/100
3North Broadway Elementary
Escondido Union Building Momentum
15.9%Developing
39/100
4Farr Avenue Elementary
Escondido Union Building Momentum
11.4%Developing
35/100
5Rincon Middle
Escondido Union On the Rise
12.2%Developing
34/100
6Rock Springs Elementary
Escondido Union Building Momentum
11.8%Developing
32/100
7Lincoln Elementary
Escondido Union Building Momentum
9.5%Developing
31/100
8Mission Middle
Escondido Union On the Rise
6.8%Needs Support
28/100

Schools in 92026 on the map

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 92026

  • 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 school zones and enrollment boundaries affect access

Scope Scores measure academic performance and school climate using public data. They are one lens among many. Full methodology

Frequently asked questions

Are the schools in Escondido good?
Escondido's 8 ranked elementary schools average a Scope Score of 38.5/100, which is 5.2 points below the California state average of 43.8. 14.4% of students exceed the state standard on average (state average: 21.6%). The Scope Score weights six dimensions: exceeded standard (40%), met standard (22%), grade-level growth (15%), chronic absenteeism (10%), suspension rate (5%), and ELPAC proficiency (5%). Data source: California Department of Education CAASPP 2025, analyzed by SchoolScope.
What is the best elementary school in Escondido?
The highest-scoring elementary school in Escondido is Reidy Creek Elementary with a Scope Score of 56/100 and 29.5% of students exceeding the state standard. Rankings are based on SchoolScope's 2025 Scope Score, which measures academic performance and school climate using publicly available California data. See full methodology.
How do Escondido schools compare to the state average?
Escondido elementary schools average a Scope Score of 38.5 vs. the statewide average of 43.8 (5.2 points below). The exceeded rate averages 14.4% vs. 21.6% statewide. Chronic absenteeism averages 23.2% vs. 18.1% statewide. Scores range from 27.8 to 55.7, a 27.9-point spread.
How many schools are in Escondido?
Escondido has 8 ranked elementary schools with Scope Scores. Schools are ranked using a weighted composite of CAASPP test performance, growth trajectory, chronic absenteeism, and suspension rate. Schools with insufficient testing data are not ranked.
What does the Scope Score measure?
The Scope Score is SchoolScope's proprietary composite rating (0–100) based on six dimensions of publicly available California school data: the exceeded-vs-met standard split, overall proficiency, grade 3–5 growth, chronic absenteeism, suspension rate, and ELPAC English Learner proficiency. Unlike single-number ratings, the Scope Score separates students who "exceeded" from those who "met" the standard — revealing whether a school pushes students beyond proficiency or paces toward it. Full methodology and weights.