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122 West Fourth Avenue, Escondido, CA 92025-4134
Summary
Central Elementary is badly underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 19th percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 24.5% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up slightly.
25.9% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 24.5% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 25.9% |
| Reading State Rank | 4,091/4,657 (12th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 3,416/4,657 (27th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 20:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 575 |
| Low-Income Students | 526 (94.6%) |
| English Learners | 299 (53.8%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 3.0 points from last year and rose 2.5 points over the full period. Math fell 0.3 points from last year and rose 1.5 points over the full period.
•Math +1.5 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
White and Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 18.8% to 37.8% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank No. 4,091 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
8.3% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 31.3% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Hispanic or Latino students have the strongest math results at about 26% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 25% to 25%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 24.6% to 26.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank No. 3,416 of 4,657 among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
•English Learners vs English Native
11.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 32.1% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
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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 Central Elementary compare within the district?
Central Elementary is No. 11 in reading and No. 10 in math proficiency among the 16 K–5 schools in Escondido Union with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Central Elementary rank in California?
Central Elementary ranks No. 4,091 of 4,657 in reading and No. 3,416 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 Central Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 11 in reading and No. 10 in math among 16 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 22.9% meet the reading standard and 24.8% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Central Elementary compare with other schools in Escondido?
Central Elementary is No. 11 in reading and No. 10 in math proficiency among the 16 K–5 schools in Escondido with 2026 results.
Explore schools in EscondidoHow does Central Elementary compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Central Elementary is No. 207 in reading and No. 182 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 |
|---|---|---|
| Central ElementaryThis school | 25.9% | 24.5% |
| Bernardo Elementary | 66.0% | 62.9% |
| Farr Avenue Elementary | 32.4% | 41.3% |
