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Email BoardHeritage K-8 Charter
1855 East Valley Parkway, Escondido, CA 92027-2517
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 88th percentile among comparable California schools.
64.1% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down slightly.
59.0% of students met California's math standard, but it is slowly trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 64.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 59.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 252/1,734 (86th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 168/1,735 (90th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,345 |
| Low-Income Students | 483 (35.9%) |
| English Learners | 106 (7.9%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | Yes |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 3.5 points from last year and fell 1.4 points over the full period. Math rose 3.1 points from last year and rose 4.4 points over the full period.
•Math +4.4 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Filipino and Two or more races students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 58.7% to 68.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 15% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 20.2-point reading income gap is slightly wider than the 16.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
21.4% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 66.8% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 81% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 48% to 70%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 51.1% to 65.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 10% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 22.6-point math income gap is wider than the 15.5-point gap at a typical California K–8 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
24.3% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 62.2% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 802 schools for reading and 801 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–8 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 Heritage K-8 Charter compare within the district?
Heritage K-8 Charter is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 K–8 schools in Escondido Union with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Heritage K-8 Charter rank in California?
Heritage K-8 Charter ranks No. 252 of 1,734 in reading and No. 168 of 1,735 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Heritage K-8 Charter compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 2 in reading and No. 1 in math among 2 K–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 53.1% meet the reading standard and 46.6% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Heritage K-8 Charter compare with other schools in Escondido?
Heritage K-8 Charter is No. 3 in reading and No. 1 in math proficiency among the 4 K–8 schools in Escondido with 2026 results.
Explore schools in EscondidoHow does Heritage K-8 Charter compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Heritage K-8 Charter is No. 13 in reading and No. 11 in math proficiency among the 65 K–8 schools in San Diego County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Diego CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–8 in the same district or city.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Heritage K-8 CharterThis school | 59.0% | 64.1% |
| Classical Academy | 48.0% | 62.7% |
| Community Montessori | 45.9% | 65.5% |
