Altus Schools North County
200 East Via Rancho Parkway, Escondido, CA 92025-8006
Summary
Altus Schools North County is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 15th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 39.1% of students met California's reading standard, but it is quickly trending up.
Math is weaker: 6.5% of students met California's math standard, and it is slowly trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 39.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 6.5% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,341/1,734 (23rd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 1,602/1,735 (8th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 30:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 149 |
| Low-Income Students | 114 (76.5%) |
| English Learners | 29 (19.5%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | Yes |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 3.7 points from last year and rose 10.1 points over the full period. Math fell 3.9 points from last year and fell 3.5 points over the full period.
•Math -3.5 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable reading result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 17.7% to 42.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 1,341 of 1,734 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 12.6-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 10.8-point gap at a typical California 6–12 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Only one group has a reportable math result.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 5.9% to 7.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 1,602 of 1,735 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 8.3-point math income gap is narrower than the 9.4-point gap at a typical California 6–12 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 67 schools for reading and 66 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–12 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Altus Schools North County rank in California?
Altus Schools North County ranks No. 1,341 of 1,734 in reading and No. 1,602 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Altus Schools North County compare with other schools in Escondido?
Altus Schools North County is No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 2 6–12 schools in Escondido with 2026 results.
Explore schools in EscondidoHow does Altus Schools North County compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Altus Schools North County is No. 4 in reading and No. 10 in math proficiency among the 12 6–12 schools in San Diego County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Diego CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–12 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Altus Schools North CountyThis school | 6.5% | 39.1% |
| Motivated Youth Academy | 19.1% | 26.0% |
