San Marcos CISD School District
School District · San Marcos, Texas
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
11
7 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
8,311
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
Avg Rating
7.0
out of 10
Schools
11
7 elem, 2 mid, 1 high
Enrollment
8,311
Student-Teacher Ratio
13.5:1
How this district compares
Texas rank
#228 of 900
districts by avg. composite
Vs. state average
+0.7
above Texas avg
Per-pupil spending
$12,760
$208 vs Texas median
District size
8,311 students
Much larger than Texas median
The short answer
San Marcos CISD ranks #228 of 900 Texas districts by overall school rating. San Marcos CISD's schools with real test data average 7.2/10 across 10 schools. Its top-rated schools are Mendez EL (8.8/10), Hernandez EL (8.8/10), and Crockett EL (8.3/10). Schools with estimated (proxy) scores are excluded from this ranking.
Rates 8.8/10 despite 67% of students being economically disadvantaged. That's about 1.6 points higher than its student-poverty level predicts. Roughly as clean a case of strong results without an affluent-ZIP price tag as you'll find among San Marcos CISD schools.
STAAR proficiency rose +12.3 points from 2022 to 2024. That's the biggest jump among San Marcos CISD schools across the two most recent comparable testing years.
Top-Rated Schools in San Marcos CISD
Ranked by MySchoolScout composite rating using only schools with real test data (10 of 11). "Value" = points above what student poverty predicts. Estimated (proxy) scores are excluded.
| # | School | Rating |
|---|---|---|
| 1 | Mendez EL | 8.8 / 10 |
| 2 | Hernandez EL | 8.8 / 10 |
| 3 | Crockett EL | 8.3 / 10 |
| 4 | Rodriguez EL | 8.0 / 10 |
| 5 | Dezavala EL | 7.6 / 10 |
| 6 | Travis EL | 7.3 / 10 |
| 7 | Miller Middle | 7.0 / 10 |
| 8 | Goodnight Middle | 6.5 / 10 |
| 9 | Bowie EL | 5.0 / 10 |
| 10 | San Marcos H S | 4.7 / 10 |
See all 11 schools — including those with estimated data — in the full directory below. How we rate schools.
About San Marcos CISD
San Marcos CISD is a San Marcos, Texas school district serving 11 schools.The district educates 8,311 students with a student-teacher ratio of 13.5:1. District-level spending was $12,760 per student in fiscal year 2023 (NCES F-33).
With an average rating of 7.0/10, San Marcos CISD is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.
The highest-rated school in the district is Hernandez EL, which has a composite score of 8.8/10.
In standardized testing, San Marcos CISD students show an average math proficiency of 51.2% and ELA proficiency of 56.7%.
The district includes 7 elementary schools, 2 middle schools, and 1 high school.
District Map
Schools in San Marcos CISD, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.
District Average Test Scores
Average proficiency across all schools in San Marcos CISD with test data.
Schools in San Marcos CISD
11 schoolsElementary Schools7
Middle Schools2
High Schools1
Other Schools1
District Details
- State
- Texas
- City
- San Marcos
- Total Enrollment
- 8,311
- Teachers (FTE)
- 616
- District spending per student
- $12,760NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- Child poverty rate
- 12.9%Census SAIPE · 2024
- District directory year
- 2023
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools are in San Marcos CISD?
San Marcos CISD has 11 schools in total — 7 elementary, 2 middle, and 1 high schools. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.
What is the average rating for San Marcos CISD?
The average composite rating for San Marcos CISD is 7.0/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.
What is the district spending per student in San Marcos CISD?
San Marcos CISD's district-level spending was $12,760 per student in fiscal year 2023, according to NCES F-33. This is district context, not an individual-school expense.
What is the student-teacher ratio in San Marcos CISD?
The average student-teacher ratio in San Marcos CISD is 13.5:1.
What is the top-rated school in San Marcos CISD?
Hernandez EL is the highest-rated school in San Marcos CISD with a composite score of 8.8/10.
What are the test scores in San Marcos CISD?
Across schools in San Marcos CISD with test data, the average math proficiency is 51.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 56.7%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.
How does San Marcos CISD compare to other districts in Texas?
San Marcos CISD has an average school rating of 7.0/10 across 11 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in Texas by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.
How does MySchoolScout rate schools?
MySchoolScout ratings blend student growth, poverty-adjusted academic performance, and learning environment — plus college readiness for high schools. Weights vary by school level, and equity data is shown for context without being factored into the score. Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.
District Averages
- Overall Rating
- 7.0/10
- Math Proficiency
- 51.2%
- ELA Proficiency
- 56.7%
How we rate schools
A clear 1–10 score built from public data — growth, academics, and learning environment. No hidden criteria, no pay-to-play.
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- Austin ISD (123)
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- Round Rock ISD (60)
- Brownsville ISD (56)
- Kipp Texas Public Schools (56)
- Amarillo ISD (55)
Data from NCES Common Core of Data, Texas Education Agency, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.
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