San Marcos Unified


Summary:

The San Marcos Unified School District in California encompasses 19 schools, including 12 elementary schools, 3 middle schools, and 4 high schools. The district is home to several standout schools that consistently rank among the top performers in the state, such as Double Peak School, Discovery Elementary, and San Elijo Elementary. These schools have earned high ratings and demonstrate that academic excellence is achievable within the district.

The data reveals significant performance gaps between the highest-performing and lowest-performing schools, particularly in English Language Arts and Math proficiency. Graduation rates are strong, ranging from 94.8% at Mission Hills High to 95.7% at San Marcos High. However, chronic absenteeism rates vary widely, from a low of 14.4% at La Costa Meadows Elementary to a high of 68.2% at Twin Oaks High, which may be contributing to lower academic achievement in some schools.

Overall, the data provides a comprehensive view of the schools in the San Marcos Unified School District, highlighting both areas of strength and opportunities for improvement. By focusing on the practices of the top-performing schools, addressing attendance and equity issues, and implementing targeted interventions, the district can work to raise academic achievement and provide a high-quality education for all students.

District Detail

 255 Pico Ave. Ste. 250
San Marcos, CA 92069-3712

 (760) 752-1299

SchoolDigger Rank:
475th of 1568 California districts

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Grades served: K-12
Students: 19,509

Primary Schools: 12
Middle Schools: 3
High Schools: 4
Alternative Schools: 0
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SchoolDigger data sources: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Department of Education, the U.S. Census Bureau and the California Department of Education.

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