Central Elementary vs Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Central Elementary
Escondido · Public elementary · Grades K–5
575 students
Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences
Escondido · Public middle · Grades 6–8
788 students
| Measure | Central Elementary Escondido, California | Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences Escondido, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 25 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5506 of 5,693 | #823 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #49568 of 50,301 | #12790 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 575 | 788 |
| Enrollment | 575 | 788 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.3% | 91.1% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 17.9 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 43% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 25% |
| city | Escondido | Escondido |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences scores higher on the Success Index (US) (25.3 vs 9.5).
- •Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences does better on math proficiency (25% vs 18%).
- •Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences does better on reading proficiency (43% vs 22%).
- •Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (91.1% vs 94.3%).
- •Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 21.3).
- •Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences is the larger school with 788 students compared with 575.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Central Elementary better than Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences?
On the Success Index (US), Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences ranks higher (25.3 vs 9.5 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Central Elementary and Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences?
About 2.2 km in a straight line, between Escondido and Escondido in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary: 575. Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences: 788. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary and Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences rank in California?
Central Elementary is 5506th of 5,693 and Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences is 823rd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).