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Enrollment
733
Middle
DISTRICT 727 · STATE 659
SCHOOL COMMUNITY·ESCONDIDO UNION·NCES 061288001457
Hidden Valley Middle
2700 Reed Rd., Escondido, CA 92027 · (760) 432-2457 · San Diego County
GRADES 06–08MIDDLE21-SUBURBTITLE IREGULAR SCHOOL733 STUDENTS
C+
allk12 Grade
Scored higher than 43% of California public middle schools
- CTest scores Share of students meeting the state standard in reading, math, and other tested subjects, 2023-24 and 2024-25.
- B+Beats expectations How far test scores land above or below what the share of low-income students predicts for a school in this state.
- B-Three-year trend Change in reading and math proficiency over the last three test years.
Grades compare a school only with schools in the same state, because every state gives its own test. How grades work · Top-graded California public middle schools
Student : Teacher
19.0:1
39 FTE teachers
DISTRICT 19.2:1 · STATE 20.7:1
Free / Reduced Lunch
94%
691 students
DISTRICT 79% · STATE 65%
Community
6
0 members
Enrollment and student:teacher ratio compared against other middle schools. Free/Reduced Lunch and demographics compared against all schools.
Enrollment by grade, 2024-25
| Grade | Students | Share |
|---|---|---|
| Grade 6 | 225 | 31% |
| Grade 7 | 273 | 37% |
| Grade 8 | 235 | 32% |
Student demographics
20%Diversity index
The chance that two students picked at random belong to different racial or ethnic groups.
DISTRICT 37% · STATE 62% · US 70%
Student head counts by race/ethnicity from federal NCES enrollment data. District, state, and US figures are each group's share of all public school students in that area (US excludes territories). Very small groups may be suppressed in the source, so categories do not always sum exactly to total enrollment.
Gender split
Test scores
CAASPP 2024-25 . % met or exceeded standardEnglish Language Arts
31.4%
CA avg 49.1% . +1.4pp since 2014
Math
17.2%
CA avg 37.7% . +4.2pp since 2014
What this means: On the CAASPP, California's statewide test, about 31 of every 100 students at this school read and write at grade level and about 17 of 100 do math at grade level. Across all California schools, those numbers are about 49 and 38. Reading and writing scores are up about 1 points since 2014, while math scores are up about 4 points.
Performance levels, 2024-25
| Subject | Standard Exceeded | Standard Met | Standard Nearly Met | Standard Not Met |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| English Language Arts | 8.3% | 23.2% | 24.5% | 44.1% |
| Math | 4.8% | 12.3% | 21.3% | 61.6% |
Share of tested students at each CAASPP level. Each student counts in one level, so a row adds to about 100%.
CAASPP results by year
| School year | English Language Arts | Math |
|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 31.4% | 17.2% |
| 2023-24 | 34.7% | 19.8% |
| 2022-23 | 31.2% | 15.6% |
| 2021-22 | 30.0% | 13.6% |
| 2018-19 | 39.3% | 21.4% |
| 2017-18 | 43.1% | 23.9% |
| 2016-17 | 34.6% | 18.7% |
| 2015-16 | 35.0% | 16.0% |
| 2014-15 | 30.0% | 13.0% |
% met or exceeded standard, all students and all tested grades.
Source: CAASPP. All students, all grades. See all years and grades →
BeatsExpectations
Demographically-adjusted score · methodologyTier
AS EXPECTED
Performing as predicted given the school's student profile
Actual proficiency
25.7%
composite math + reading, all grades
Predicted
24.3%
based on CA schools with similar FRL share
Beats by
+1.4pp
above demographic expectation
What this means: About 26% of students here test proficient in math and reading, compared with the roughly 24% typical for California schools with a similar share of low-income students. BeatsExpectations measures results against demographically similar schools rather than by raw scores, and this school falls within the typical range, neither among California's top nor bottom 10%.
BeatsExpectations runs a per-state regression of proficiency on free/reduced-lunch share, then scores each school by residual. How this is calculated →
Schools most like Hidden Valley Middle
Hidden Valley Middle's state test result (25.7% proficient) is higher than 3 of the 5 schools below with a result.
| School | Students | Low-income | Proficient |
|---|---|---|---|
| Hidden Valley Middle this school | 733 | 94.3% | 25.7% |
| Pioneer Middle Porterville | 754 | 93.9% | 32.3% |
| Roy Romer Middle North Hollywood | 707 | 94.1% | 26.5% |
| Evelyn Hanshaw Middle Modesto | 650 | 93.2% | 21.9% |
| Arellanes Junior High Santa Maria | 668 | 93.1% | 19.8% |
| Indio Middle Indio | 768 | 92.7% | 11.9% |
Matched among California middle schools on enrollment, the share of students from low-income families (eligible for free or reduced-price lunch), and racial and ethnic makeup. Proficient is the average share of students meeting the state standard across all of the school's state tests in 2023-24 and 2024-25, the same combined score our test-score rankings use. Online schools and schools serving specialized populations are not matched.
Where Hidden Valley Middle ranks
Among middle schools| Measure | This school | In California | In San Diego County |
|---|---|---|---|
| State test proficiency ranked highest first | 25.7% | #880 of 1,224 | #73 of 92 |
| Math proficiency ranked highest first | 17.2% | #962 of 1,227 ▼ 161 | #76 of 92 ▼ 12 |
| Reading proficiency ranked highest first | 31.4% | #949 of 1,227 ▼ 152 | #76 of 92 ▼ 9 |
| 3-year test score change ranked biggest gain first | +2.5pp | #567 of 1,214 | #37 of 91 |
| Enrollment ranked largest first | 733 | #539 of 1,377 | #44 of 104 |
| Students per teacher ranked fewest first | 19.0:1 | #317 of 1,279 | #23 of 100 |
| Diversity index ranked most diverse first | 19.8% | #1,055 of 1,278 | #94 of 100 |
| Free and reduced lunch ranked highest share first | 94.3% | #135 of 1,329 | #5 of 102 |
| Enrollment change since 2017-18 ranked steepest decline first | -24.2% | #229 of 930 | #20 of 73 |
Ranked against other public middle schools. Online schools are left out of every list, and test-score lists leave out schools that serve specialized populations. Each rank links to the full list. Arrows under a test-score rank show places moved since the prior test year, among schools tested both years.
4-year change
SY 2020-21 vs SY 2024-25Enrollment
733
-182 (-20%) vs 2020
-37% since 1990-91, when it was 1,163
Student : Teacher
19.0:1
was 17.9:1
Source: NCES Common Core of Data
Enrollment and staffing by year
| School year | Students | Teachers (FTE) | Students per teacher | Free and reduced lunch |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 2024-25 | 733 | 38.6 | 19.0:1 | 94% (691) |
| 2023-24 | 809 | 44.6 | 18.1:1 | 90% (732) |
| 2022-23 | 808 | 47 | 17.2:1 | 87% (704) |
| 2020-21 | 915 | 51 | 17.9:1 | 87% (797) |
| 2017-18 | 967 | 47.5 | 20.4:1 | 86% (836) |
| 2015-16 | 1,090 | 53 | 20.6:1 | 77% (839) |
| 2010-11 | 1,275 | N/A | N/A | 73% (935) |
| 2000-01 | 1,222 | 53 | 23.1:1 | 50% (613) |
| 1990-91 | 1,163 | 50 | 23.3:1 | N/A |
Source: NCES Common Core of Data. Rows are the federal collections on file for Hidden Valley Middle.
Since 2017-18: students down 24% (967 to 733); teachers down 19% (47.5 to 38.6).
About Hidden Valley Middle
Hidden Valley Middle is a middle-grades school in Escondido, California, reachable at (760) 432-2457. Enrollment totals 733 students across grades 6 through 8.
District-wide, Escondido Union has 24 schools and 13,920 students.
By race and ethnicity, Hidden Valley Middle is 89% Hispanic. The next largest groups are 4% multiracial, 3% White, and 3% Asian. The school's Hispanic share is 55 points above the 35% share among San Diego County residents. Its diversity index, the chance that two randomly chosen students belong to different racial or ethnic groups, is 20%.
Hidden Valley Middle reported 38.6 full-time-equivalent teachers in 2024-25, a ratio of 19.0:1. The school's 19.0:1 compares with an average of 20.7:1 for middle schools in California. Roughly 94% of students at Hidden Valley Middle can receive free or reduced-price lunch. That is 40 points above the 54% average for public schools in San Diego County.
Hidden Valley Middle earns a C+ on the allk12 Grade, which blends test scores, results against poverty-based expectations, and the three-year trend. It scored higher than 43% of California public middle schools.
Hidden Valley Middle is 1.4 points above its predicted average proficiency rate across its state test results (25.7% versus 24.3%), which places it in neither the top nor the bottom 10% in California.
Census data for San Diego County show the median household earns about $106,268 a year, 43% of adults hold a bachelor's degree or higher, and about 7% of residents live below the federal poverty line. Public schools in San Diego County number 766, with about 467,437 students.
The closest school to Hidden Valley Middle is Orange Glen High, located about 0.5 miles away. There are at least 8 more public schools inside five miles. Nearby schools average 30.4% on proficiency, and Hidden Valley Middle is below that at 25.7%.
The federal government classifies Hidden Valley Middle's location as Suburb: Large.
A 20% decline took enrollment from 915 in 2020-21 to 733 in 2024-25. The student-to-teacher ratio increased from 17.9:1 in 2020-21 to 19.0:1 in 2024-25.
Parents, students, and staff can share information on pickup and drop-off, after-school programs, and teacher feedback here. Parents, students, alumni, and staff are welcome to post.
San Diego County at a glance
View full county profilePopulation
3,288,774
Census ACS
Median income
$106,268
Household, ACS
Bachelor's+
43%
Adults 25+
Poverty rate
7%
Below federal line
Schools in county
766
467,437 students
Quick facts
Related schools
Other schools in Escondido Union
- Bear Valley MiddleMiddle · 923 students
- Mission MiddleMiddle · 855 students
- Del Dios Academy of Arts and SciencesMiddle · 788 students
- Rincon MiddleMiddle · 772 students
- L. R. Green ElementaryElementary · 717 students
- Oak Hill ElementaryElementary · 679 students
Other schools in Escondido
- San Pasqual HighHigh · 1,846 students
- Orange Glen HighHigh · 1,788 students
- Escondido HighHigh · 1,656 students
- Classical AcademyElementary · 1,581 students
- Heritage K-8 CharterElementary · 1,345 students
- Classical Academy HighHigh · 1,336 students
Other Hidden Valley Middle schools
2 other US public schools in 3 states are named Hidden Valley Middle. Hidden Valley Middle is the 2nd largest of the 3.
- Hidden Valley MiddleBLUFFDALE, UT · 935 students
- Hidden Valley MiddleRoanoke, VA · 581 students
Nearby schools
- Orange Glen High0.5 mi · 1,788
- Quantum Academy0.7 mi · 289
- Orange Glen Elementary0.8 mi · 470
- Oak Hill Elementary0.9 mi · 679
- Heritage K-8 Charter1.1 mi · 1,345
- Valley High (Continuation)1.2 mi · 269
Frequently asked questions
About Hidden Valley MiddleWhat is the total enrollment at Hidden Valley Middle?
Hidden Valley Middle enrolls approximately 733 students in grades 06-08.
What grades does Hidden Valley Middle serve?
Hidden Valley Middle serves grades 06-08.
How many teachers does Hidden Valley Middle have?
Hidden Valley Middle employs 39 FTE teachers, for a student-to-teacher ratio of 19.0:1.
What is the student diversity at Hidden Valley Middle?
Student demographics at Hidden Valley Middle are roughly 3% White, 89% Hispanic, 1% Black, 3% Asian, 4% Two or more.
What district is Hidden Valley Middle in?
Hidden Valley Middle is part of Escondido Union.
Data sourceSchool profile facts are sourced from the NCES. Community content is posted by allk12 members.