Heritage K-8 Charter School

Heritage K-8 Charter School

Charter Elementary, Middle School | Grade K-8
1855 E Valley Pky,  Escondido, CA
4.5
3.6
1,318 Students
A-
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Shawn Roner
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Math Proficiency
53%
Reading Proficiency
63%

Niche Grade

A-
Academics
A-
Teachers
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Academics
Reading Proficiency
63%
Math Proficiency
53%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
22:1
Teachers
60
Full Time Teachers
60
Teachers in First or Second Year
41.9%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
28.8%
State Average
19.4%
Science
16.3%
State Average
11.2%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
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The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor
1,258:1

Student Diversity

Female
51.1%
Male
48.9%
Hispanic
46.1%
White
35.4%
Asian
6.6%
Filipino
4.9%
Black
1.8%
Two or more races
1.3%
Native American
<1%
Pacific Islander
<1%

School Rankings

#117 Best Charter MS in California
#134 Best Charter ES in California
Source: Niche

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

Niche Reviews
4.5 2 Reviews
4.0 Alum
12/16/2024
I went here my 6th grade year and it was great. Nice teachers, and everyone is friendly. I loved that everyone in every grade plays with each other and respects each other.
GreatSchools Reviews
3.6 23 Reviews
5.0 student
4/3/2025
Love it. Every one is so nice to one another.
1.0 parent
2/27/2025
Don’t even bother applying! It’s a lottery and you have to wait 3 weeks to find out. Chances are you won’t get in and be on a loooong waitlist! If you work at Charter or are on the Board, you get in but if you’re just a Joe-Shmo trying to get out of the public school system, good luck. Better to lea...
5.0 other
6/9/2023
Great school. My son need speech therapy and that was set up quickly with great cooperation from the school therapist with his medical therapist. Hands on teachers who want you involved. They handled the pandemic very well and have upgraded safety for the pandemic and other emergencies. My kids love...
5.0 parent
8/12/2017
The Heritage Schools have been the best learning opportunity for my son. Even though I have other opportunities, I refuse to leave Escondido because I want my son to stay enrolled in the Heritage schools.

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Heritage K-8 Charter School is a charter school for students in grades K-8 located at 1855 E Valley Pky in Escondido, CA. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 1,318 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 53% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 63% are proficient in reading. Heritage K-8 Charter School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A- and a GreatSchools Rating of 8 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $716,837. Discover additional schools in the area, like Escondido Charter High School, Classical Academy High School, Dimensions Collaborative, and more. Learn more about what Escondido has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Heritage K-8 Charter School.

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