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#8009 of 9,539 schools in CA

Twin Oaks Elementary

Elementary School · San Marcos Unified · San Marcos, CA

A San Marcos Unified elementary school where students score 3 points below what's typical for similar communities.

1 Cassou Rd., San Marcos, CA 92069

  • Math 42% vs CA 39% (2024)
  • Reading 48% vs CA 45% (2024)
  • 22.8:1 student-teacher ratio

Academics

Full Profile · 3/3 metrics
Student Progress2.7Needs Improvement50%
Year-over-year improvement in student test scores.
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Years of Data13
Annual Change-2.52 pts/yr
Data Period2009–2024
TrendDeclining
Academics6.9Average30%
Student proficiency on state tests, adjusted for community poverty levels.
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Math Proficiency42% (2024 CAASPP)
Reading/ELA Proficiency47.6% (2024 CAASPP)
Math vs. State Avg-3.7 pts
Reading vs. State Avg+4.8 pts
Overall Proficiency45% (2024 CAASPP, Math+ELA)
Expected (poverty-adj.)48% (model expectation from 2024 CAASPP)
vs. Expected-3.3 pts
Adjusted Percentile55th
Resources & Environment5.2Average20%
Student-teacher ratio, district spending per student, and attendance.
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Student-Teacher Ratio22.8:1
District spending per student$14,639
Chronic Absenteeism23.2%

Students at Twin Oaks Elementary score 45% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 48%).

How we calculate scores →

2024 CAASPP proficiency

Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.

Math Proficiency42%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
39%(2024 CAASPP)
ELA Proficiency48%(2024 CAASPP)
School
State
45%(2024 CAASPP)

Trend

↓ Declining

Proficiency has fallen 6 points since 2018, to 45% in 2024, across a 16-year record (2009–2024).

Show all 13 years
2009
Math
74%
ELA
69%
2010
Math
81%
ELA
74%
2011
Math
83%
ELA
78%
2012
Math
82%
ELA
77%
2013
Math
75%
ELA
75%
2014
Math
38%
ELA
51%
2015
Math
42%
ELA
50%
2016
Math
39%
ELA
53%
2017
Math
41%
ELA
49%
2018
Math
45%
ELA
56%
2019
Math
45%
ELA
56%
2022
Math
50%
ELA
48%
2024
Math
42%
ELA
48%

Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 54% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 58% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)

Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).

Equity & diversity

Shown separately, not included in the overall score

Free/reduced lunch

46.7%

Students qualifying for federal meal assistance

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The neighborhood

Where Twin Oaks 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 30Car-Dependent
  • Bike 36Somewhat Bikeable
  • 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.

Compare nearby

Nearby same-level schools

4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available

SchoolScoreGradesDistanceEnrollmentCompare
Richland ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.4K–51.8 mi869Compare →
Paloma ElementaryEnrollment path unverified7.7K–52.1 mi742Compare →
North Coastal Consortium SchoolsEnrollment path unverified5.8K–122.5 mi50Compare →
San Marcos ElementaryEnrollment path unverified4.2K–52.6 mi599Compare →

Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.

Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.

San Marcos Unified

Schools in district
19
Rank in district
#18 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

Twin Oaks Elementary is listed in San Marcos Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.

About Twin Oaks Elementary

Twin Oaks Elementary is a public elementary school in San Marcos, CA, part of San Marcos Unified, serving approximately 706 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 22.8:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 out of 10 and ranks #8,009 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Frequently asked questions

Common questions about Twin Oaks Elementary

What grades does Twin Oaks Elementary serve?

Twin Oaks Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.

How many students attend Twin Oaks Elementary?

Twin Oaks Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 706 students.

What is the student-teacher ratio at Twin Oaks Elementary?

The student-teacher ratio at Twin Oaks Elementary is 22.8:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.

How does Twin Oaks Elementary rank in CA?

Twin Oaks Elementary ranks #8,009 of 9,539 schools in CA.

What is Twin Oaks Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?

Twin Oaks Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 4.5 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 Twin Oaks Elementary?

Based on loaded state assessment records, Twin Oaks Elementary has 54% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 58% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).

Is Twin Oaks Elementary a charter school?

No, Twin Oaks Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.

Is Twin Oaks Elementary a Title I school?

No, Twin Oaks Elementary is not currently a Title I school.

What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Twin Oaks Elementary?

46.7% of students at Twin Oaks 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
706
Student-Teacher Ratio
22.8:1
Teachers (FTE)
31
Type
regular
Setting
Large Suburb
County
San Diego County
Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
23.2%
Area population (ZIP 92069)
46,825
Area average commute
26.1 min
Area median age
36.5
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.

Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24

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