Serving 1,184 students in grades 6-8, Woodland Park Middle School ranks in the top 30% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 37% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 61% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 70% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Facts (26-27)
- Grades: 6-8
- Enrollment: 1,184 students
- Student-Teacher Ratio: 23:1
- Minority Enrollment: 70%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 30% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 37% (Top 50%)
- Reading Proficiency: 61% (Top 30%)
- Science Proficiency: 37% (Top 30%)
- Attendance Zone: Woodland Park Middle serves the northeast part of San Marcos, CA, covering an area of approximately 18.4 square miles. Most families live within a 5-10 minute drive, with an average distance of 2.3 miles from the school to the edges of the attendance zone, reaching up to 6.6 miles at its furthest point.
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Woodland Park Middle School's student population of 1,184 students has stayed relatively flat 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
1,184 students
Showing 2015–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Total Classroom Teachers
52 teachers
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Year Founded
1997
School Calendar
School Motto
Cultivating leadership, compassion, and perseverance
School Rankings
Woodland Park Middle School ranks within the top 30% of all 9,523 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Woodland Park Middle School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#2733 out of 9523 schools
(Top 30%)
(Top 30%)
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
34%
Showing 2012–2023. Full 14-year historical data available below ↓
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
61%
47%
Showing 2011–2022. Full 13-year historical data available below ↓
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
37%
29%
Student-Teacher Ratio
23:1
21:1
Showing 2013–2025. Full 39-year historical data available below ↓
Asian
7%
12%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hispanic
52%
56%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Black
1%
5%
Showing 2013–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
White
30%
20%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Showing 2015–2025. Full 38-year historical data available below ↓
Chronically Absent Students
(22-23)18.8%
27.7%
Eligible for Free Lunch
35%
54%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 34-year historical data available below ↓
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
7%
8%
Showing 2015–2025. Full 27-year historical data available below ↓
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Sports
Colors
Blue and Yellow
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Woodland Park Middle School's ranking?
Woodland Park Middle School is ranked #2733 out of 9,523 schools, which ranks it among the top 30% of public schools in California.
What schools are Woodland Park Middle School often compared to?
Woodland Park Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like San Marcos Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
37% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 61% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Woodland Park Middle School?
1,184 students attend Woodland Park Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
52% of Woodland Park Middle School students are Hispanic, 30% of students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 7% of students are Asian, 1% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student-teacher ratio of Woodland Park Middle School?
Woodland Park Middle School has a student ration of 23:1, which is higher than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Woodland Park Middle School offer ?
Woodland Park Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Woodland Park Middle School part of?
Woodland Park Middle School is part of San Marcos Unified School District.
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