Quantum Academy

420 North Falconer Rd.
Escondido, CA 92027

www.eusd.org

289 Students

Middle School 4th - 8th

School Overview

Quantum Academy, located in Escondido, California, is a specialized magnet school within the Escondido Union School District (EUSD) that serves students in grades 4 through 8. The school is distinct for its focus on a "personalized learning" environment, where the curriculum is tailored to the unique needs, interests, and academic pace of each student. By leveraging technology and project-based learning, Quantum Academy aims to foster critical thinking, creativity, and student agency, preparing learners to become active participants in their own educational journey.

The school is widely recognized for its innovative pedagogical approach, which emphasizes the integration of 21st-century skills alongside core academic standards. Because it operates as a magnet school, it attracts students from across the district who are looking for a non-traditional learning experience. The culture at Quantum Academy prioritizes a collaborative community atmosphere, encouraging students to work on real-world problems and engage in hands-on experiences that extend beyond the traditional classroom setting.

289

Total Students

13.1

Full-Time Teachers

22.1

Student/Teacher Ratio

54.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Quantum Academy
Demographic	Student Count
White	76
Hispanic	163
Black	9
Asian	10
Two or More	30

Hispanic
163 (56.6%)
White
76 (26.4%)
Two or More
30 (10.4%)
Asian
10 (3.5%)
Black
9 (3.1%)

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)432-2220
Website:	http://www.eusd.org
Grade Range:	4th - 8th
Total Students:	289
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	13.1
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	22.1
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	132
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	25

* 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 4 45

Grade 5 64

Grade 6 64

Grade 7 58

Grade 8 58

Grades Taught Data Table

Grades Taught and Student Counts for Quantum Academy
Grade	Student Count
Grade 4	45
Grade 5	64
Grade 6	64
Grade 7	58
Grade 8	58

Gender Ratio

Student Gender Ratio Data Table

Student Gender Ratio for Quantum Academy
Gender	Student Count	Percentage
Female	140	48.4%
Male	148	51.2%
Not Specified	1	0.4%

Middle School 6th - 8th