Enrollment
788
California · 2024-25 NCES data
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 →
Teachers (FTE)
42.0
Federal CCD staff survey
Students per teacher
18.8:1
vs 21.5:1 California avg
-13% vs state
Free-lunch eligible
75.7%
vs 55.5% California avg
+36% vs state
Student-teacher ratio in context
How Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences compares with California and U.S. medians
What stands out at Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences
Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences is a high-poverty, mid-sized middle school in Escondido, California, enrolling 788 students.
Class sizes run a bit leaner than typical: 18.8:1 puts it in the smaller third of California schools by student-teacher ratio.
Economic need runs somewhat above the state's typical profile, with 75.7% of students eligible for free meals.
Enrollment of 788 puts it in the larger third of California schools by headcount.
Its Resource Investment Index sits near the middle of the pack among 9,998 scored California schools.
Against 1,631 statewide peers matched on enrollment and economic need, it ranks in the upper tier at #491.
Its student body is predominantly Hispanic or Latino (87% of enrollment) (diversity index 24/100).
Counselor availability sits well past the ASCA benchmark, roughly 394 students sharing each counselor, though short of the most stretched campuses.
Chronic absenteeism is elevated: 44.4% of students missed 10% or more of school days (2021-22 Civil Rights Data Collection).
The federal civil-rights collection also records 6 expulsions at this campus for 2021-22.
Among Escondido's middle schools, it stands alongside Bear Valley Middle (923 students): Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences is smaller than that campus by headcount and runs heavier classes (18.8:1 vs 17.4:1).
Escondido Union also operates Bear Valley Middle (923 students) and Mission Middle (855 students) alongside Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences.
Sourced from NCES CCD, CRDC, and F-33 (federal records, not a quality verdict). How we source and compute this.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics Common Core of Data + CRDC + F-33 · 2024-25
How Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences compares
Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences on the metrics families compare, against 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 (what these measure)
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
$17,027
per pupil, district-wide
- above California avg of $16,509
Close to the U.S. public-school average per-pupil spend.
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.
Overview
- Common Core of Data (June 2026): enrollment, staffing, and the student-teacher ratio above.
- Civil Rights Data Collection: discipline counts and program access (AP, gifted, special education).
- F-33 School District Finance Survey: the district-wide per-pupil spending figures below.
Three separate federal collections, each on its own reporting cadence - which is why this school's numbers line up on a consistent basis against every other school and state on this site, rather than mixing figures pulled from different survey years.
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
Funding & spending
District-wide per-pupil expenditure for Escondido Union, which includes Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences.
$17,027
Per student
+3%
vs California
Avg $16,509
+3%
vs U.S.
Avg $16,593
Revenue mix
Local 32.4%
State 52.9%
Federal 14.7%
Source: NCES F-33 School District Finance Survey District-level finance · FY 2021-22 Per-pupil expenditure reflects the district-wide average. Individual school budgets are not reported at the federal level.
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
- 923
- Students per teacher
- 17.4:1
- Resource Index
- 27/100
- 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
Similar middle schools statewide
Matched by enrollment size and by staffing ratio across all of California, not just this city - a different peer set than the local comparisons above.
Similar enrollment (~788 students)
Similar student-teacher ratio (~18.8:1)
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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.
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, counselor availability, attendance rates. 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.
Is Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences a good school?
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. This is a resource snapshot, not an academic rating; see the Resource Investment Index question above for what the number does and doesn't measure.
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.
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