Central Elementary vs Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.1 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 Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science
Escondido · Public high · Grades 9–12
765 students
| Measure | Central Elementary Escondido, California | Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science Escondido, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 10 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #5506 of 5,693 | #411 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #49568 of 50,301 | #8567 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | High |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 575 | 765 |
| Enrollment | 575 | 765 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 94.3% | 72.8% |
| Students per teacher | 21.3 | 27.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 22% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 18% | 42% |
| city | Escondido | Escondido |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science scores higher on the Success Index (US) (49.3 vs 9.5).
- •Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science does better on math proficiency (42% vs 18%).
- •Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 22%).
- •Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.8% vs 94.3%).
- •Central Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 27.3).
- •Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science is the larger school with 765 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 Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science?
On the Success Index (US), Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science ranks higher (49.3 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 Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science?
About 3.1 km in a straight line, between Escondido and Escondido in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Central Elementary: 575. Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science: 765. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Central Elementary and Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science rank in California?
Central Elementary is 5506th of 5,693 and Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science is 411th of 1,343 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).