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San Marcos Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Graduation Rate
Highest graduation rate (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 19,600 students in San Marcos Unified School District.
Public Schools in San Marcos Unified School District have a diversity score of 0.64, which is more than the California public school average of 0.63.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
2021-2022 School Year Data
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
19 Schools
10,375 Schools
# Students
19,600 Students
5,876,295 Students
# Teachers
812 Teachers
267,757 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
24:1
District Rank
The school district's graduation rate of 94% has decreased from 98% over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)52%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)67%
51%
Graduation Rate
94%
84%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.63
# American Indian Students
87 Students
27,207 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
1%
# Asian Students
1,536 Students
696,628 Students
% Asian Students
8%
12%
# Hispanic Students
8,914 Students
3,281,568 Students
% Hispanic Students
46%
56%
# Black Students
213 Students
296,694 Students
% Black Students
1%
5%
# White Students
7,670 Students
1,235,074 Students
% White Students
39%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
64 Students
24,653 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,086 Students
309,952 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
5%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
-
# Students in K Grade:
1,472
469,461
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,321
408,174
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,367
421,021
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,424
426,338
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,397
432,663
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,542
440,560
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,456
440,507
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,400
434,863
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,541
455,685
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,637
484,040
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,685
494,745
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,647
478,449
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,711
489,789
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,009 in this school district is less than the state median of $19,806. The school district revenue/student has grown by 30% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,761 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$353 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$289 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student
$18,009
$19,806
Spending / Student
$14,761
$18,241
Best San Marcos Unified School District Public Schools (2024)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Carrillo Elementary School
(Math: 77% | Reading: 81% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
2875 Poinsettia Ln.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 290-2900
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 290-2900
Grades: K-5
| 759 students
Rank: #22.
San Elijo Elementary School
(Math: 73% | Reading: 79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
1615 Schhouse Way
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 290-2600
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 290-2600
Grades: K-5
| 874 students
Rank: #33.
Double Peak
(Math: 70% | Reading: 81% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
111 San Elijo Rd.
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 290-2340
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 290-2340
Grades: K-8
| 1,196 students
Rank: #44.
Paloma Elementary School
(Math: 70% | Reading: 79% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
660 Camino Magnifico
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 290-2199
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 290-2199
Grades: K-5
| 717 students
Rank: #55.
Discovery Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 80% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
730 Applewilde Dr.
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 290-2077
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 290-2077
Grades: K-5
| 570 students
Rank: #66.
La Costa Meadows Elementary School
(Math: 66% | Reading: 77% )
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 10%10
6889 El Fuerte St.
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 290-2121
Carlsbad, CA 92009
(760) 290-2121
Grades: K-5
| 719 students
Rank: #77.
San Elijo Middle School
(Math: 63% | Reading: 78% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1600 Schhouse Way
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 290-2800
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 290-2800
Grades: 6-8
| 1,496 students
Rank: #88.
Richland Elementary School
(Math: 64% | Reading: 68% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
910 Borden Rd.
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 290-2400
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 290-2400
Grades: K-5
| 751 students
Rank: #99.
Knob Hill Elementary School
(Math: 55% | Reading: 70% )
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
1825 Knob Hill Rd.
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 290-2080
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 290-2080
Grades: K-5
| 756 students
Rank: #1010.
San Marcos High School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 70% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1615 San Marcos Blvd.
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 290-2200
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 290-2200
Grades: 9-12
| 3,529 students
Rank: #1111.
Joli Ann Leichtag Elementary School
(Math: 53% | Reading: 54% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
653 Poinsettia Ave.
Vista, CA 92081
(760) 290-2888
Vista, CA 92081
(760) 290-2888
Grades: K-5
| 625 students
Rank: #1212.
Woodland Park Middle School
(Math: 44% | Reading: 63% )
Rank:
Rank:
8/
Top 30%10
1270 Rock Springs Rd.
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 290-2455
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 290-2455
Grades: 6-8
| 1,119 students
Rank: #1313.
Twin Oaks Elementary School
(Math: 45% | Reading: 56% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Cassou Rd.
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 290-2588
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 290-2588
Grades: K-5
| 669 students
Rank: #1414.
Mission Hills High School
(Math: 36% | Reading: 64% )
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1 Mission Hills Ct.
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 290-2700
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 290-2700
Grades: 9-12
| 2,877 students
Rank: #1515.
San Marcos Middle School
(Math: 31% | Reading: 53% )
Rank:
Rank:
6/
Top 50%10
650 W. Mission Rd.
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 290-2500
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 290-2500
Grades: 6-8
| 990 students
Rank: #1616.
San Marcos Elementary School
(Math: 34% | Reading: 37% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
1 Tiger Way
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 290-2430
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 290-2430
Grades: K-5
| 622 students
Rank: #1717.
Foothills High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤20% | Reading: 40-59% )
Rank:
Rank:
4/
Bottom 50%10
158 Cassou Rd.
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 290-2544
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 290-2544
Grades: 9-12
| 188 students
Rank: #1818.
La Mirada Academy
(Math: 26% | Reading: 36% )
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
3697 La Mirada Dr.
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 290-2000
San Marcos, CA 92078
(760) 290-2000
Grades: K-8
| 952 students
Rank: #1919.
Twin Oaks High School
Alternative School
(Math: ≤5% | Reading: 15-19% )
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
158 Cassou Rd.
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 290-2555
San Marcos, CA 92069
(760) 290-2555
Grades: 9-12
| 191 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to San Marcos Unified School District?
San Marcos Unified School District manages 19 public schools serving 19,600 students.
What is the racial composition of students in San Marcos Unified School District?
46% of San Marcos Unified School District students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of San Marcos Unified School District?
San Marcos Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is San Marcos Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,761 is less than the state median of $18,241. The school district spending/student has grown by 8% over four school years.
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