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San Elijo Middle

San Marcos Unified · San Diego County · 1600 Schoolhouse Way, San Marcos, CA 92078-1079

(760) 290-2800 · www.smusd.org

9/10
#251
Rank 251 out of 1,315
Top 19%
English Language Arts9/10 · #226 · 83rd percentile
Mathematics9/10 · #260 · 80th percentile
Science8/10 · #313 · 76th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

Tucked into the newer, family-friendly neighborhoods of San Marcos near the Elfin Forest and the rolling hills of North County San Diego, San Elijo Middle School draws from a community of families who tend to be deeply invested in their kids' education. Scores here consistently land in the top fifth of California middle schools, with particular strength in English, making it a solid choice for families making the move to the 92078 zip code who want a smooth transition into high school academics. The surrounding area has that classic suburban San Diego feel — good weather, active families, and plenty of youth sports and outdoor activities to keep middle schoolers busy outside the classroom.

Student Demographics

1,329 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

White
755 (57%)
Hispanic
310 (23%)
Multiple Races
133 (10%)
Asian
97 (7%)
Other
34 (3%)

Key Indicators

English Learners90 (7%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged254 (19%)
Students with Disabilities165 (12%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

1,395
Enrollment
60.1
Teachers (FTE)
23.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)
28
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 Programs4/10 · #869 · 37th percentile

76 programs within 3 miles. Ranked among Middle Schools in California.