Serving 290 students in grades 6-8, Heritage Digital Academy Charter Middle School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 30%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math was 47% (which was higher than the California state average of 38%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts was 51% (which was higher than the California state average of 48%).
The student:teacher ratio of 26:1 was higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment was 72% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which was lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
School Overview
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
290 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
11 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)47%
38%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(16-17)51%
48%
Student : Teacher Ratio
26:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
13%
12%
Hispanic
53%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
28%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
36%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
16%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
47% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 38% CA state average), while 51% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 48% CA state average).
How many students attend Heritage Digital Academy Charter Middle School?
290 students attend Heritage Digital Academy Charter Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
53% of Heritage Digital Academy Charter Middle School students are Hispanic, 28% of students are White, 13% of students are Asian, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Heritage Digital Academy Charter Middle School?
Heritage Digital Academy Charter Middle School has a student ration of 26:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Heritage Digital Academy Charter Middle School offer ?
Heritage Digital Academy Charter Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Heritage Digital Academy Charter Middle School part of?
Heritage Digital Academy Charter Middle School is part of Escondido Union School District.
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