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San Marcos CISD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2026-27 school year, there are 2 public high schools serving 2,426 students in San Marcos CISD School District. This district's average high testing ranking is 1/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public high schools in Texas.
Public High Schools in San Marcos CISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 16% (versus the Texas public high school average of 38%), and reading proficiency score of 32% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Public High School in San Marcos CISD School District have a Graduation Rate of 84%, which is less than the Texas average of 90%.
The school with highest graduation rate is San Marcos High School, with 84% graduation rate. Read more about public school graduation rate statistics in Texas or national school graduation rate statistics.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public high school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
12 Schools
2,557 Schools
# Students
8,222 Students
1,886,103 Students
# Teachers
580 Teachers
125,093 Teachers
Student-Teacher Ratio
14:1
14:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
San Marcos CISD School District, which is ranked #1024 of all 1,193 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 84% has decreased from 85% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1016 out of 1202 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
27%
44%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
51%
Showing 2012–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
46%
Graduation Rate
84%
90.3%
Showing 2013–2023. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(2022-23)35.2%
23%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.43
0.64
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
1%
5%
Showing 2010–2023. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
% Hispanic
74%
53%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Black
4%
13%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% White
19%
26%
Showing 2014–2023. Full 36-year historical data available below ↓
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
2%
3%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $17,089 is higher than the state median of $15,449. The school district revenue/student has grown by 11% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,664 is less than the state median of $16,605. The school district spending/student has grown by 7% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$141 MM
$85,353 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending
$121 MM
$91,739 MM
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Revenue / Student
$17,089
$15,449
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Spending / Student
$14,664
$16,605
Showing 2014–2023. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Best San Marcos CISD School District Public High Schools (2026-27)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Quick Facts
Rank: #11.
San Marcos High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2601 Rattler Rd
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 393-6805
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 393-6805
Gr: 9-12 | 2,371 students Student-teacher ratio: 15:1 Minority enrollment: 81%
Rank: n/an/a
Lamar - Phoenix Alternative Education
Alternative School
121 De Zavala Dr
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 393-6932
San Marcos, TX 78666
(512) 393-6932
Gr: 9-12 | 55 students Student-teacher ratio: 14:1 Minority enrollment: 91%
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