- Enrollment
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
Middle school (grades 6-8) · Escondido, CA
Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences
Federal NCES profile for Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences, including enrollment, faculty, free-lunch eligibility, demographics, and resource indicators - Resource Investment Index 29/100.
2024-25 NCES dataMiddle school (grades 6-8)NCES 061288001453
👥 S:T ratio 25
🌟 Gifted program 70
🎓 Counselors 21
📋 Attendance 0
Scored 0–100 from federal NCES and CRDC indicators, resource allocation, not test scores. Full methodology →
The verdict
Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences earns 29/100 on the Resource Investment Index, even as it posts class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools.
- #4 of 5
- middle schools in Escondido · Resource Index
- 29
- Resource Index · Lower
- 18.8:1
- small classes for California
- 75.7%
- free-lunch eligible
Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences has class sizes smaller than 74% of California schools. Computed live against every California school reporting to NCES.
By Resource Investment Index, Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Escondido, CA.
School address
District: Escondido Union · California
NCES ID 061288001453 Verify on NCES CCD record →
CCD year-over-year · 2022-23 → 2023-24
+36 students YoY
Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences held near 803 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+36 headcount).
Teacher FTE added 42.9 → 43.8 across the same CCD years.
Source: NCES Common Core of Data public-school universe (2022-23, 2023-24).
Steady CCD campus
+36 students YoY 061288001453 · Escondido, CA Middle · MID · TRAD
788 enr · 18.8:1 · 75.7% lunch · RII 29
Nearest enrollment peer: Bear Valley Middle (923 students)
Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences held near 803 students from 2022-23 to 2023-24 (+36 headcount). Teacher FTE added 42.9 → 43.8 across the same CCD years. Read with this school → · District book → · California schools → · Find another →
Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences in the enrollment neighbourhood
Fall enrollment among this campus and nearest district peers
- Bear Valley Mi
Bear Valley Middle
923 students
- Mission Middle
Mission Middle
855 students
- This school
Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences
788 students
- Rincon Middle
Rincon Middle
772 students
- Hidden Valley
Hidden Valley Middle
733 students
- L. R. Green El
L. R. Green Elementary
717 students
What this shows Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences reports 788 students on the CCD universe file.
How Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences compares
Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences held steady on CCD headcount: ratios and free-lunch share vs California and U.S. means.
| Metric | This school | vs California | California avg | U.S. avg |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Students per teacher | 18.8:1 | ▼ 13% | 21.5:1 | 15.7:1 |
| Free-lunch eligible | 75.7% | ▲ 36% | 55.5% | 51.7% |
| Enrollment | 788 | top 18% | - | - |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data School-level CCD + state/national means from Public School Universe · 2024-25
18.8:1
Leaner classes than 21% of US schools, heavier class loads than most.
788
Bigger than 85% of US schools by enrollment, a large campus nationally.
Equity indicators methodology
Economic need
75.7%
free-lunch eligible
- 36% above the California average of 55.5%
Above the 40% Title I schoolwide threshold; federal funds support the whole school, not individual students.
Staffing depth
18.8:1
students per teacher
- 13% below state mean
Top 26% in California - lower ratio than 74% of state schools
Between 16:1 and 20:1, squarely in the typical U.S. public-school staffing range.
Engagement
44.4%
chronically absent (missed 10%+ of school days)
At or above 20%, the commonly used threshold for "high" chronic absenteeism, signaling significant barriers to regular attendance.
Funding equity
$19,139
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $18,665
Somewhat above the U.S. public-school average, reflecting higher local or state investment per enrolled student.
Support staff
Counselors2.0 FTE
Per 394 students, the combined health-and-guidance staffing load for this school.
Discipline context
0
in-school suspensions + 71 out-of-school
Suspension rate: 0.0 per 100 students. Combined in-school and out-of-school rate: 9.0 per 100 students. Reported via the Civil Rights Data Collection. Includes 6 expulsions.
Student demographics
Hispanic or Latino 86.9%
White 6.2%
Two or More 3.7%
Asian 2.4%
African American 0.8%
Largest group: Hispanic or Latino at 86.9% of enrollment.
Student-body diversity index 23.9/100
Simpson diversity index - at 23.9, Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences is less mixed than the California school average of 46.0.
Programs
Gifted & talented Yes
District finance for Escondido Union reports $19,139 per pupil (NCES F-33) - open the district page for the full revenue mix.
How Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences Compares to District-Mates
| School | Enrollment | Economic Profile | Student-Teacher Ratio |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bear Valley Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Similar S:T ratio |
| Mission Middle | Similar size | Higher economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Rincon Middle | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| Hidden Valley Middle | Similar size | Similar economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
| L. R. Green Elementary | Similar size | Lower economic need | Lower S:T ratio |
Comparisons are relative to Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences's own figures; each column derives from NCES Common Core of Data.
Other Schools in This District
- Enrollment
- 855
- Students per teacher
- 16.8:1
- Resource Index
- 36/100
- Enrollment
- 772
- Students per teacher
- 15.4:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 733
- Students per teacher
- 15.9:1
- Resource Index
- 33/100
- Enrollment
- 717
- Students per teacher
- 17.1:1
- Resource Index
- 34/100
Similar middle schools in Escondido
4 comparable middle schools (grades 6-8) serving the same city.
Bear Valley Middle
Standard public school
923 students 17.4:1 students per teacher
Mission Middle
Standard public school
855 students 16.8:1 students per teacher
Rincon Middle
Standard public school
772 students 15.4:1 students per teacher
Hidden Valley Middle
Standard public school
733 students 15.9:1 students per teacher
Nationwide middle schools with similar size or staffing
Out-of-state peers matched by enrollment and by student-teacher ratio, not the same-city or same-district lists above.
Similar enrollment (~788 students)
Frequently asked questions about Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences
How many students attend Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences?
Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences has 788 students enrolled. It is a middle school in Escondido, CA. CCD year-over-year: 767 (2022-23) → 803 (2023-24), nearly flat (+36).
What is the student-teacher ratio at Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences?
The student-teacher ratio at Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences is 18.8:1, which is 13% lower than the California average of 21.5:1 and 20% higher than the national average of 15.7:1. Lower ratios generally mean more individual attention per student.
What percentage of students receive free lunch at Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences?
75.7% of students at Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences are eligible for free lunch, compared to the California average of 55.5%.
What is the racial and ethnic makeup of Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences?
The largest demographic group at Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences is Hispanic or Latino at 86.9% of enrollment, in Escondido, CA.
What is the Resource Investment Index for Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences?
Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences has a Resource Investment Index of 29/100 (lower reported resources relative to schools nationally) based on 4 factors: student-teacher ratio, gifted-program reporting, counselor availability, chronic absenteeism. Not a test-score or academic measure (national median ~41/100, see methodology).
How does Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences rank among middle schools in Escondido?
By Resource Investment Index, Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences ranks #4 of 5 middle schools in Escondido, CA. This compares federal resource and staffing data among local peers; it is not a test-score or academic ranking. See all middle schools in Escondido on the city page.
What other schools are in Escondido Union?
Besides Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences, Escondido Union also operates Bear Valley Middle (923 students), Mission Middle (855 students), and Rincon Middle (772 students). See the Escondido Union district page for the complete list.