Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences vs Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science
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.
Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences
Escondido · Public middle · Grades 6–8
788 students
Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science
Escondido · Public high · Grades 9–12
765 students
| Measure | Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences Escondido, California | Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science Escondido, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 25 Lower 50% | 49 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #823 of 1,334 | #411 of 1,343 |
| National rank | #12790 of 15,369 | #8567 of 16,910 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | High |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades 9–12 |
| Students | 788 | 765 |
| Enrollment | 788 | 765 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 91.1% | 72.8% |
| Students per teacher | 17.9 | 27.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 43% | 82% |
| Math proficiency | 25% | 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 25.3).
- •Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science does better on math proficiency (42% vs 25%).
- •Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science does better on reading proficiency (82% vs 43%).
- •Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (72.8% vs 91.1%).
- •Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences does better on students per teacher (17.9 vs 27.3).
- •Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences is the larger school with 788 students compared with 765.
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 Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences 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 25.3 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 Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences and Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science?
About 1.2 km in a straight line, between Escondido and Escondido in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences: 788. Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science: 765. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences and Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science rank in California?
Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences is 823rd of 1,334 and Del Lago Academy - Campus of Applied Science is 411th of 1,343 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).