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North Coastal Consortium Schools

School · San Diego County Office of Education

255 Pico Ave. Rm. 220, San Marcos, CA 92069

Enrollment

50

Student-Teacher

7.1:1

Score

5.8

Grades

Kindergarten – 12th

Data vintage2022-23

How this school compares

California schools

#5,958 of 9,539

In San Marcos

#11 of 19

public schools

In district

#1 of 5

San Diego County Office of Education

Academic growth

9.5 / 10

Excellent

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North Coastal Consortium Schools

5.8/10

School in San Marcos · grades Kindergarten – 12th. Start here, then compare fit against nearby and district options.

San Marcos Elementary

4.2/10

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6.2/10

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About North Coastal Consortium Schools

North Coastal Consortium Schools is a public school in San Marcos, CA, part of San Diego County Office of Education. North Coastal Consortium Schools serves approximately 50 students, and covers grades Kindergarten-12th, and has a 7.1:1 student-teacher ratio. North Coastal Consortium Schools has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10 and ranks #5,958 of 9,539 schools in CA.

Structured state assessment records for North Coastal Consortium Schools show 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

How it comparesOn par with district
  • This school 5.8 · Average
  • District avg 5.5
  • CA avg 6.3

What Parents Should Know

At 50 students, North Coastal Consortium Schools is on the smaller side. That usually buys more individual attention and teachers who know every kid by name, with the trade-off of fewer electives and extracurriculars than a larger school can staff. Ask what activities it actually offers.

Test scores at North Coastal Consortium Schools sit below average, but its growth scores are strong: students here make above-average progress year over year. The raw numbers haven't caught up, but a school that keeps moving kids forward is doing the harder, more important work.

At 7.1:1 students to teachers, North Coastal Consortium Schools sits well below the national average. Smaller classes like that usually mean more one-on-one time between students and teachers.

Score Breakdown

Full Profile · 4/4 metrics
Student Progress9.5Excellent25%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data10
Annual Change+0.19 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendStable
Academics2.7Needs Improvement25%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency11.8% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency25% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-23.8 pts
Reading vs. State Avg-22.1 pts
Overall Proficiency18% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)54% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-35.7 pts
Adjusted Percentile9th
College Readiness3.0Needs Improvement30%
Graduation rates, AP course participation, and IB availability.
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4-Year Graduation Rate<50%
IB ProgramNo
Resources & Environment9.1Excellent20%
Student-teacher ratio, per-pupil spending, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio7.1:1
Per-Pupil Spending$267,864
Chronic Absenteeism88%

North Coastal Consortium Schools — Students at North Coastal Consortium Schools score 18% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 54%).

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Equity & Diversity

Shown separately, not included in overall score

Free/Reduced Lunch

36%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

Test Scores CA CAASPP (2023-24)

Math Proficiency 12.6% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
School
State
35.6% (2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency 18.4% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
School
State
47.1% (2024 CAASPP)

Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments. About our data

Proficiency Trend

→ Stable

Average proficiency (% at or above grade level) across Math & ELA over time.

2009
Math
10%
ELA
10%
2010
Math
24.5%
ELA
24.5%
2011
Math
10%
ELA
30%
2015
Math
5%
ELA
5%
2016
Math
15%
ELA
10%
2017
Math
15%
ELA
5%
2018
Math
5%
ELA
24.5%
2019
Math
5%
ELA
24.5%
2022
Math
25%
ELA
25%
2024
Math
11.8%
ELA
25%

Source: EdFacts (NCES) and state assessment data. Growth score: 9.5/10.

How North Coastal Consortium Schools Compares

See how North Coastal Consortium Schools performs across key quality dimensions compared to state benchmarks.

Overall Score
5.8/10
38th percentile in CA
Academic
2.7/10
Needs Improvement
Growth
9.5/10
Excellent
Environment
9.1/10
Excellent

Funding & Resources

Free/Reduced Lunch
Students eligible for subsidized meals
36%
Teaching Staff
7:1 student-teacher ratio
7 teachers
Chronic Absenteeism
Students missing 15+ days per year (SY 2022-23)
88.0%

Location

255 Pico Ave. Rm. 220, San Marcos, CA 92069

Nearby Alternatives

Families considering North Coastal Consortium Schools may also want to explore other schools in the area. High Tech High North County (rated 8.5/10, 2.2 miles away, in nearby San Diego), which scores notably higher. Another option is High Tech Middle North County (rated 8.4/10, 2.2 miles away, in nearby San Diego), which scores notably higher. Additionally, Discovery Elementary (rated 8.3/10, 1.8 miles away), which scores notably higher. For more schools in San Marcos, see our San Marcos schools guide .

Nearby Schools

20 within 2.6 mi
School Distance Rating
San Marcos Elementary San Marcos 0.2 mi 4.2
San Marcos Middle San Marcos 0.7 mi 6.2
Baypoint Preparatory Academy - San Diego San Marcos 0.9 mi 8.1
Mission Hills High San Marcos 1.2 mi 5.4
Paloma Elementary San Marcos 1.7 mi 7.7
Richland Elementary San Marcos 1.7 mi 7.4
Discovery Elementary San Marcos 1.8 mi 8.3
Woodland Park Middle San Marcos 2.1 mi 5.3
VALLEY CHRISTIAN SCHOOL San Marcos 2.1 mi 4.9
Double Peak San Marcos 2.5 mi 7.3
Twin Oaks Elementary San Marcos 2.5 mi 4.5
La Mirada Academy San Marcos 2.2 mi 4.9
High Tech Elementary North County San Diego 2.2 mi 3.1
High Tech Middle North County San Diego 2.2 mi 8.4
High Tech High North County San Diego 2.2 mi 8.5
Foothills High San Marcos 2.6 mi 5.8
Twin Oaks High San Marcos 2.7 mi 5.6
ST JOSEPH ACADEMY San Marcos 2.4 mi 6.0
San Marcos High San Marcos 2.5 mi 5.7
Knob Hill Elementary San Marcos 2.6 mi 5.8

Neighborhood Census ACS (2019-2023)

Census data for ZIP 92069 (ACS 2019-2023 5-Year Estimates) · Data sources

Median Income

$93,065

Median Home Value

$714,700

Median Rent

$2,078/mo

Population

46,825

College Educated

34.9%

Homeownership

55.8%

Avg Commute

26.1 min

Poverty Rate

11.8%

Median Age

36.5

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Frequently Asked Questions

Common questions about North Coastal Consortium Schools

What grades does North Coastal Consortium Schools serve?

North Coastal Consortium Schools serves students in grades Kindergarten through 12th.

How many students attend North Coastal Consortium Schools?

North Coastal Consortium Schools has an enrollment of approximately 50 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at North Coastal Consortium Schools?

The student-teacher ratio at North Coastal Consortium Schools is 7.1:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does North Coastal Consortium Schools rank in CA?

North Coastal Consortium Schools ranks #5,958 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is North Coastal Consortium Schools's MySchoolScout rating?

North Coastal Consortium Schools has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.8 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.

What are the test scores at North Coastal Consortium Schools?

Based on loaded state assessment records, North Coastal Consortium Schools has 13% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 18% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is North Coastal Consortium Schools a charter school?

No, North Coastal Consortium Schools is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is North Coastal Consortium Schools a Title I school?

No, North Coastal Consortium Schools is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for North Coastal Consortium Schools?

36.0% of students at North Coastal Consortium Schools qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.

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Neighborhood Context

Walk Score
70 Very Walkable
Bike Score
63 Bikeable

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Quick Facts NCES CCD (SY 2022-23)

Grades
Kindergarten – 12th
Enrollment
50
Student-Teacher Ratio
7.1:1
Teachers (FTE)
7
Free/Reduced Lunch
36.0%
Type
special_ed
Setting
Large Suburb
County
San Diego County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
88.0%
4-Year Graduation
<50%

District

San Diego County Office of Education
District Enrollment
1,064
Schools in District
8
Per-Pupil Spending
$267,864
District Rank
#1 of 5

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