Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences

1400 West Ninth Ave.
Escondido, CA 92025

www.eusd.org

788 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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.

788

Total Students

44.7

Full-Time Teachers

17.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

91.1%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Del Dios Academy of Arts and Sciences
Demographic	Student Count
White	49
Hispanic	685
Black	6
Asian	19
Two or More	29

Hispanic
685 (86.9%)
White
49 (6.2%)
Two or More
29 (3.7%)
Asian
19 (2.4%)
Black
6 (0.8%)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	Escondido Union
Phone:	(760)432-2439
Website:	http://www.eusd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	788
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	44.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	17.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	666
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	52

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 254

Grade 7 277

Grade 8 257