How do these schools compare?
| Metric | Quantum Academy | Valley Center Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Location | Escondido, CA | Valley Center, CA |
| School Type | regular | regular |
| Grade Level | middle | middle |
| Enrollment | 289 | 766 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 22.1:1 | 22.1:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 45.7% | 65.7% |
| Charter School | No | No |
| Magnet School | No | No |
| Title I | No | No |
Funding
Per-pupil expenditure reflects district-level spending. Source: NCES Finance Survey.
| Metric | Quantum Academy | Valley Center Middle |
|---|---|---|
| District Per-Pupil Expenditure | $19,139 | $15,786 |
| District | Escondido Union School District | Valley Center-Pauma Unified |
Demographics
Source: CCD Membership 2024-25
| Group | Quantum Academy | Valley Center Middle |
|---|---|---|
| White | 26.4% | 19.2% |
| African American | 3.1% | 0.4% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 56.6% | 64.8% |
| Asian | 3.5% | 1.2% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.0% | 7.6% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.0% | 0.0% |
| Multiracial | 10.4% | 6.9% |
Academic Resources & Climate
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Metric | Quantum Academy | Valley Center Middle |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | - | - |
| Gifted Program | Yes | No |
| Counselor Ratio | - | 625:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 21.6% | 30.8% |
| IDEA Students | - | - |
| In-School Suspensions | 0 | 9 |
Data Sources: NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) 2024-25 for enrollment and school characteristics. Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22 for AP courses, counselors, absenteeism, and discipline. NCES Finance Survey for per-pupil expenditure. Some fields may be unavailable for all schools.
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.