Classical Academy High vs Mission Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.2 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Classical Academy High
Escondido · Charter high · Grades 9–12
1,336 students
Mission Middle
Escondido · Public middle · Grades 6–8
855 students
| Measure | Classical Academy High Escondido, California | Mission Middle Escondido, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 63 Top 50% | 21 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #202 of 1,343 | #957 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #5057 of 16,910 | #13697 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Charter | Public |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,336 | 855 |
| Enrollment | 1,336 | 855 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 22% | 95.9% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 20.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 62% | 41% |
| Math proficiency | 53% | 24% |
| city | Escondido | Escondido |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Classical Academy High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (62.9 vs 20.5).
- •Classical Academy High does better on math proficiency (53% vs 24%).
- •Classical Academy High does better on reading proficiency (62% vs 41%).
- •Classical Academy High does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (22% vs 95.9%).
- •Mission Middle does better on students per teacher (20.4 vs 23.0).
- •Classical Academy High is the larger school with 1,336 students compared with 855.
- •Classical Academy High is a charter school while Mission Middle is a public school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Classical Academy High better than Mission Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Classical Academy High ranks higher (62.9 vs 20.5 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 Classical Academy High and Mission Middle?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Escondido and Escondido in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Classical Academy High: 1,336. Mission Middle: 855. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Classical Academy High and Mission Middle rank in California?
Classical Academy High is 202nd of 1,343 and Mission Middle is 957th of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).