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Paloma Elementary

San Marcos Unified · San Diego County · 660 Camino Magnifico, San Marcos, CA 92069-7323

(760) 290-2199 · www.smusd.org

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10/10
#475
Rank 475 out of 5,722
Top 8%
English Language Arts10/10 · #459 · 92nd percentile
Mathematics10/10 · #503 · 91st percentile
Science10/10 · #514 · 91st percentile

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School Overview

Paloma Elementary sits in the heart of San Marcos, a fast-growing North County San Diego community that blends suburban comfort with easy access to hiking trails, craft breweries, and the broader coastal lifestyle that makes this region so appealing. The school consistently performs near the top of San Diego County, with strong scores across English, math, and science that put it well within the top 10% statewide — a draw for families who want rigorous academics without the pressure-cooker feel of some more competitive metro areas. It's a solid fit for families planting roots in San Marcos who want a neighborhood school that genuinely delivers.

Student Demographics

346 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
127 (37%)
White
106 (31%)
Multiple Races
46 (13%)
Asian
45 (13%)
Filipino
15 (4%)
African American
6 (2%)
Other
1 (0%)

Key Indicators

English Learners49 (14%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged99 (29%)
Students with Disabilities48 (14%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

758
Enrollment
34
Teachers (FTE)
22.3:1
Student-Staff Ratio
2
Administrators (FTE)
23.6
Avg Class Size*(2023-24)

Community Enrichment Programs

This supplementary score measures the availability of enrichment programs — such as tutoring, music, dance, sports, and arts — within 3 miles of the school. Schools in communities with more diverse and accessible programs score higher.

Nearby Programs6/10 · #2804 · 54th percentile

103 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Elementary Schools in California.

Nearby Libraries

No programs found