Serving 1,196 students in grades Kindergarten-8, Double Peak ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 70% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 46% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-8
- Enrollment: 1,196 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
- Minority Enrollment: 46%
- Math Proficiency: 70%
- Reading Proficiency: 81%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Double Peak's student population of 1,196 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 55 teachers has grown by 37% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-8
Total Students
1,196 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
55 teachers
Students by Grade
School Rankings
The diversity score of Double Peak is 0.64, which is more than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)70%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)81%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
22:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
12%
12%
Hispanic
22%
56%
Black
2%
5%
White
54%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
14%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
6%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Double Peak often compared to?
Double Peakis often viewed alongside schools like San Elijo Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
70% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Double Peak?
1,196 students attend Double Peak.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
54% of Double Peak students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 12% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Double Peak?
Double Peak has a student ration of 22:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Double Peak offer ?
Double Peak offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8
What school district is Double Peak part of?
Double Peak is part of San Marcos Unified School District.
School Calendar
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Event
Date
Last Day of School
June 05, 2024 (Wednesday)
First Day of School
August 20, 2024 (Tuesday)
Last Day of School
June 11, 2025 (Wednesday)
First Day of School
August 20, 2025 (Wednesday)
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