San Elijo Middle vs Diegueno Middle
Diegueno Middle has a higher overall rating of 8.0/10 compared to 5.8/10. San Elijo Middle is significantly larger with 1,482 students, about 1.9× the size of Diegueno Middle (766). In math proficiency, Diegueno Middle leads at 75.0%.
Attendance data is under correction. A public school's existing Resources & Environment score and overall rating shown here may still reflect an unverified attendance input.
San Elijo Middle
San Marcos, CA
5.8/10
Middle School6th – 8th
1,482 students
Diegueno Middle
Encinitas, CA
8.0/10
Middle School7th – 8th
766 students
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| Metric | San Elijo Middle | Diegueno Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Overall Rating | 5.8 / 10 | 8.0 / 10 |
| Academic Score | 7.2 | 8.8 |
| Growth Score | 6.2 | 9.3 |
| Diversity Index | — | — |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 18.2% | 16.6% |
| Environment Score | 3.4 | 4.6 |
| State Rank | #6,212 of 9,557 | #1,325 of 9,557 |
| State Percentile | 35th | 86th |
Test Scores
| Subject | San Elijo Middle | Diegueno Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Math Proficiency | 63.0% | 75.0% |
| Math (State Avg) | — | — |
| ELA Proficiency | 78.0% | 74.0% |
| ELA (State Avg) | — | — |
School Details
| Detail | San Elijo Middle | Diegueno Middle |
|---|---|---|
| Type | Middle School | Middle School |
| Grades | 6th – 8th | 7th – 8th |
| Enrollment | 1,482 | 766 |
| Student-Teacher Ratio | 26.9:1 | 24.7:1 |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 18.2% | 16.6% |
| District | San Marcos Unified | San Dieguito Union High |
| City | San Marcos | Encinitas |
Neighborhood
| Metric | San Marcos (92078) | Encinitas (92024) |
|---|---|---|
| Median Household Income | $114,905 | $149,080 |
| Median Home Value | $874,000 | $1,409,700 |
| Median Rent | $2,468 | $2,643 |
| College Educated (Bachelor's+) | 48.3% | 66.8% |
| Poverty Rate | 8.4% | 5.8% |
| Avg Commute | 28 min | 24 min |