DEL DIOS ACADEMY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES

Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences is a Title I public middle school that is part of the Escondido Union school district, located in Escondido, CA with about 816 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 41 teachers, Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences has a student/teacher ratio of about 19:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.

Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences, located in Escondido, California, is a specialized K–8 public school within the Escondido Union School District. The academy is distinguished by its unique focus on integrating rigorous academic standards with a robust emphasis on the arts and sciences. By offering a curriculum that blends creative expression with hands-on STEM (Science, Technology, Engineering, and Math) learning, the school aims to cultivate well-rounded students who are prepared for the demands of high school and beyond.

The school is known for fostering a collaborative environment that encourages critical thinking, innovation, and digital literacy. Through its specialized programming, students at Del Dios have access to various enrichment opportunities designed to bridge the gap between abstract concepts and real-world application. As part of the Escondido Union School District, the academy is committed to providing a supportive, technology-rich educational experience that prepares its diverse student body to succeed in a rapidly evolving global society.

For more information, contact Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences at (760) 432-2439 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.

1400 W. Ninth Ave.
Escondido, CA 92025-2204
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DEL DIOS ACADEMY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES is a public Title I school in Escondido, CA with about 816 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in California

School Details

2017-2018
Level:
Middle School
Charter School:*
No
District:
Escondido Union
Total Students:
816
Teachers:
41.87
NSLP Status:1
No
Qualified free lunch:
0
Qualified reduced-price lunch:
0
Title I Status:2
Title I schoolwide school
Virtual:
Not Virtual
Grade Levels Offered
6th Grade
7th Grade
8th Grade

* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.

1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch

2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.

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School Demographics for 816 students

The primary ethnicity of students attending DEL DIOS ACADEMY OF ARTS AND SCIENCES is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 88% of the student body.

Hispanic/Latino
88.1%
White
5.9%
Asian
2.7%
Two or more races
1.7%
Black or African American
1.2%
American Indian or Alaska Native
0.2%
Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
0.1%

Female
48.0%
Male
52.0%

Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.