San Marcos Unified School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2024-25 school year, there are 19 public schools serving 19,509 students in San Marcos Unified School District. This district's average testing ranking is 9/10, which is in the top 20% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in San Marcos Unified School District have an average math proficiency score of 46% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 60% (versus the 47% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is less than the California public school average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
San Marcos Unified School District, which is ranked #332 of all 1,931 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 95% has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-ethinity">Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.64
0.64
# American Indian Students
254 Students
26,121 Students
% American Indian Students
1%
1%
# Asian Students
1,563 Students
674,073 Students
% Asian Students
8%
12%
# Hispanic Students
8,862 Students
2,961,553 Students
% Hispanic Students
46%
55%
# Black Students
2 Students
259,506 Students
% Black Students
n/a
5%
# White Students
7,574 Students
1,154,454 Students
% White Students
39%
21%
# Hawaiian Students
61 Students
23,322 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
1,173 Students
308,275 Students
% of Two or more races Students
6%
6%
<麻豆果冻传媒 class='so-dt-title' id="students-by-grade">Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
-
18
# Students in K Grade:
1,687
453,070
# Students in 1st Grade:
1,281
377,012
# Students in 2nd Grade:
1,346
379,857
# Students in 3rd Grade:
1,384
389,328
# Students in 4th Grade:
1,424
393,568
# Students in 5th Grade:
1,406
398,589
# Students in 6th Grade:
1,532
408,016
# Students in 7th Grade:
1,446
409,896
# Students in 8th Grade:
1,411
405,275
# Students in 9th Grade:
1,568
448,034
# Students in 10th Grade:
1,617
448,656
# Students in 11th Grade:
1,686
451,880
# Students in 12th Grade:
1,721
453,495
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
<麻豆果冻传媒 class="so-dt-title" id="district-revenue-and-spending">District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $18,093 in this school district is less than the state median of $21,487. The school district revenue/student has grown by 31% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,830 is less than the state median of $19,788. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
How many schools belong to San Marcos Unified School District?
San Marcos Unified School District manages 19 public schools serving 19,509 students.
What is the rank of San Marcos Unified School District?
San Marcos Unified School District is ranked #332 out of 1,931 school districts in California (top 20%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 20%), Highest math proficiency (Top 20%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in San Marcos Unified School District?
46% of San Marcos Unified School District students are Hispanic, 39% of students are White, 8% of students are Asian, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of San Marcos Unified School District?
San Marcos Unified School District has a student/teacher ratio of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What is San Marcos Unified School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,830 is less than the state median of $19,788. The school district spending/student has grown by 9% over four school years.
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Quick Stats (2024-25)
District size: 19 schools
Grades: KG-12
Enrollment: 19,509 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
Minority Enrollment: 61%
Graduation Rate
: 95% (Top 30% in CA)
Overall District Rank
: Top 20%
Math Proficiency
: 46% (Top 20%)
Reading Proficiency
: 60% (Top 20%)
Science Proficiency
: 39% (Top 30%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
