Classical Academy Middle School in Escondido, California on DonorsChoose

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Classical Academy Middle School is a public school in Escondido, California that is part of Escondido Union Elementary School District. It serves 300 students in grades 7 - 8. Its teachers have had 34 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

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Public School

Grades 7 - 8

300 Students

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144 Woodward Ave

Escondido, CA 92025 View local requests

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Classical Academy Middle School Demographics

68%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

76%

of students are Black, Latino, Native American, or Asian

Schools in districts that mainly serve students of color receive substantially less state and local support than similar districts that serve primarily White students. Learn more about this gap, why it exists, and how you can help close it.

Classical Academy Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Dec 25, 2025

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