Rincon Middle School in Escondido, California on DonorsChoose

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About this school

Rincon Middle School is a suburban public school in Escondido, California that is part of Escondido Union Elementary School District. It serves 810 students in grades 6 - 8 with a student/teacher ratio of 14.5:1. Its teachers have had 16 projects funded on DonorsChoose.

Equity Focus School

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Public School

Title 1

Grades 6 - 8

810 Students

56 Teachers

925 Lehner Ave

Escondido, CA 92026 View local requests

http://www.eusd.org

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Rincon Middle School Demographics

67%

of students receive free or reduced price lunch

Source: the National Center for Education Statistics

81%

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.

Rincon Middle School Support on DonorsChoose Last updated Mar 19, 2026

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