Heritage K-8 Charter

1855 E. Valley Pkwy.
Escondido, CA 92027
8/
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Top 30%
Serving 1,306 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Heritage K-8 Charter ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) .
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 49% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 59% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 63% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 1,306 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Top 30% in CA
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Heritage K-8 Charter ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

Heritage K-8 Charter's student population of 1,306 students has grown by 10% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has grown by 11% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
1,306 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
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School Rankings

Heritage K-8 Charter ranks within the top 30% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Heritage K-8 Charter is 0.67, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
#837 out of 3649 schools
(Top 30%)
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49%
34%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Heritage K-8 Charter and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
59%
49%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Heritage K-8 Charter and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
10%
12%
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Hispanic
43%
56%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
37%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
7%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.67
This chart display the diversity score of Heritage K-8 Charter and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
29%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Heritage K-8 Charter and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Heritage K-8 Charter's ranking?
Heritage K-8 Charter is ranked #837 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Heritage K-8 Charter often compared to?
Heritage K-8 Charteris often viewed alongside schools like Classical Academy by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 59% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Heritage K-8 Charter?
1,306 students attend Heritage K-8 Charter.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
43% of Heritage K-8 Charter students are Hispanic, 37% of students are White, 10% of students are Asian, 7% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heritage K-8 Charter?
Heritage K-8 Charter has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Heritage K-8 Charter offer ?
Heritage K-8 Charter offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Heritage K-8 Charter part of?
Heritage K-8 Charter is part of Heritage K-8 Charter School District.

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • School Type: Charter School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-8
  • Enrollment: 1,306 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 63%
  • : Top 30%
  • : 49% (Top 50%)
  • : 59% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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