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#6307 of 9,539 schools in CA
Twin Oaks High
High School · San Marcos Unified · San Marcos, CA
A San Marcos Unified high school where students score 34 points below what's typical for similar communities.
158 Cassou Rd., San Marcos, CA 92069
- Math 0% vs CA 32% (2024)
- Reading 12% vs CA 52% (2024)
- 92.0% 4-year graduation
Academics
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Students at Twin Oaks High score 6% proficient, which is below what's typical for similar communities (expected: 40%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency is down 19 points across the 16-year record (2009–2024) and has held near 6% recently.
Show all 9 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 7% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 20% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 20 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
60.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Twin Oaks High sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
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Getting around & local context
- Walk 28Car-Dependent
- Bike 29Somewhat 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.
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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Foothills HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | 9–12 | 0.0 mi | 110 | Compare → |
| Mission Hills HighEnrollment path unverified | 5.4 | 9–12 | 2.6 mi | 2,834 | Compare → |
| North Coastal Consortium SchoolsEnrollment path unverified | 5.8 | K–12 | 2.7 mi | 50 | Compare → |
| St Joseph AcademyPrivate · tuition | 6.0private | K–12 | 3.5 mi | 359 | 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.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
San Marcos Unified
- Schools in district
- 19
- Rank in district
- #13 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 High is listed in San Marcos Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Twin Oaks High
Twin Oaks High is a public high school in San Marcos, CA, part of San Marcos Unified, serving approximately 213 students in grades 9th-12th with a 16.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 out of 10 and ranks #6,307 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Twin Oaks High
What grades does Twin Oaks High serve?
Twin Oaks High serves students in grades 9th through 12th.
How many students attend Twin Oaks High?
Twin Oaks High has an enrollment of approximately 213 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Twin Oaks High?
The student-teacher ratio at Twin Oaks High is 16.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Twin Oaks High rank in CA?
Twin Oaks High ranks #6,307 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Twin Oaks High's MySchoolScout rating?
Twin Oaks High has a current MySchoolScout rating of 5.6 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 High?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Twin Oaks High has 7% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 20% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Twin Oaks High a charter school?
No, Twin Oaks High is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Twin Oaks High a Title I school?
No, Twin Oaks High is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Twin Oaks High?
60.6% of students at Twin Oaks High 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
- 9th – 12th
- Enrollment
- 213
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 16.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 13
- Type
- alternative
- Setting
- Large Suburb
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 82.2%
- Phone
- (760) 290-2555
- 4-Year Graduation
- 92.0%
- 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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