San Marcos Middle School

650 W. Mission Rd.
San Marcos, CA 92069
(School attendance zone shown in map)
San Marcos Middle School serves 990 students in grades 6-8.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 31% (which is lower than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 53% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 83% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 990 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 31%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 53%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

School Overview

San Marcos Middle School's student population of 990 students has declined by 19% over five school years.
The teacher population of 52 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
990 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
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School Rankings

The diversity score of San Marcos Middle School is 0.45, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
31%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
53%
51%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
6%
12%
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Hispanic
72%
56%
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Black
1%
5%
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White
17%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
4%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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Diversity Score
0.45
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Eligible for Free Lunch
42%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
21%
7%
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Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What schools are San Marcos Middle School often compared to?
San Marcos Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Woodland Park Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
31% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 53% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend San Marcos Middle School?
990 students attend San Marcos Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of San Marcos Middle School students are Hispanic, 17% of students are White, 6% of students are Asian, 4% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of San Marcos Middle School?
San Marcos Middle School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does San Marcos Middle School offer ?
San Marcos Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is San Marcos Middle School part of?
San Marcos Middle School is part of San Marcos Unified School District.

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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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Quick Stats (2023-24)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 990 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 83%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 31%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 53%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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