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1122 Mountain Heights Drive, Escondido, CA 92029-5634
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 81st percentile among comparable California schools.
62.9% of students met California's reading standard, and it is trending up slightly.
66.0% of students met California's math standard and is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 62.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 66.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 1,041/4,657 (78th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 750/4,657 (84th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 664 |
| Low-Income Students | 168 (26.0%) |
| English Learners | 41 (6.3%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 1.5 points from last year and rose 0.7 points over the full period. Math fell 0.9 points from last year and rose 5.5 points over the full period.
•Math +5.5 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 52.6% to 76.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 23% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 29.9-point reading income gap is wider than the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It narrowed slightly over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
0.0% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 66.0% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 85% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 49% to 74%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 61.8% to 73.4% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 17% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 29.1-point math income gap is wider than the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
14.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 68.7% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 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 Bernardo Elementary compare within the district?
Bernardo Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 16 K–5 schools in Escondido Union with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Bernardo Elementary rank in California?
Bernardo Elementary ranks No. 1,041 of 4,657 in reading and No. 750 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Bernardo Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math among 16 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 41.5% meet the reading standard and 45.1% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Bernardo Elementary compare with other schools in Escondido?
Bernardo Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 16 K–5 schools in Escondido with 2026 results.
Explore schools in EscondidoHow does Bernardo Elementary compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Bernardo Elementary is No. 74 in reading and No. 61 in math proficiency among the 237 K–5 schools in San Diego County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Diego CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Bernardo ElementaryThis school | 66.0% | 62.9% |
| Central Elementary | 25.9% | 24.5% |
| Farr Avenue Elementary | 32.4% | 41.3% |
