Below Average
#8377 of 9,539 schools in CA
San Marcos Elementary
Elementary School · San Marcos Unified · San Marcos, CA
A San Marcos Unified elementary school where students score 6 points below what's typical for similar communities.
1 Tiger Way, San Marcos, CA 92069
- Math 23% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 24% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at San Marcos Elementary score 23% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 29%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↓ DecliningProficiency has fallen 12 points since 2018, to 23% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 33% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 34% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 30 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
80.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where San Marcos Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Diego map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 73Very Walkable
- Bike 62Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated890/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Marcos), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$93,065
Median home value
$714,700
Median rent
$2,078/mo
College educated
34.9%
Homeownership
55.8%
Poverty rate
11.8%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92069; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Programs & students
Programs & Offerings
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| North Coastal Consortium SchoolsEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–12 | 0.2 mi | 50 | Compare → |
| Baypoint Preparatory Academy - San DiegoCharter · enrollment unverified | 8.1 | K–8 | 1.1 mi | 237 | Compare → |
| Discovery ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.3 | K–5 | 1.6 mi | 687 | Compare → |
| Paloma ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.7 | K–5 | 1.6 mi | 742 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Charter · enrollment unverified: Potential charter option; enrollment requirements have not been verified.
San Marcos Unified
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #19 of 19
- District spending per student
- $14,639NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 7.1%Census SAIPE · 2024
San Marcos Elementary is listed in San Marcos Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About San Marcos Elementary
San Marcos Elementary is a public elementary school in San Marcos, CA, part of San Marcos Unified, serving approximately 599 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 21.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 out of 10 and ranks #8,377 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about San Marcos Elementary
What grades does San Marcos Elementary serve?
San Marcos Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend San Marcos Elementary?
San Marcos Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 599 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at San Marcos Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at San Marcos Elementary is 21.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does San Marcos Elementary rank in CA?
San Marcos Elementary ranks #8,377 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is San Marcos Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
San Marcos Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.2 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 San Marcos Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, San Marcos Elementary has 33% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 34% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is San Marcos Elementary a charter school?
No, San Marcos Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is San Marcos Elementary a Title I school?
No, San Marcos Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for San Marcos Elementary?
80.6% of students at San Marcos Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 5th
- Enrollment
- 599
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 21.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 28
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 33.2%
- Phone
- (760) 290-2430
- Area population (ZIP 92069)
- 46,825
- Area average commute
- 26.1 min
- Area median age
- 36.5
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92069; this does not measure the attendance area.
- Programs (AP/IB, athletics, gifted)
- CRDC via Urban Institute · SY 2021–22 · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: SY 2021–22. A newer release may be available.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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