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Middle SchoolsGrades 6-8

San Marcos Middle

San Marcos Unified · San Diego County · 650 West Mission Road, San Marcos, CA 92069-1555

(760) 290-2500 · www.smusd.org

6/10
#626
Rank 626 out of 1,315
Top 48%
English Language Arts6/10 · #655 · 50th percentile
Mathematics6/10 · #586 · 56th percentile
Science5/10 · #687 · 48th percentile

English Language Arts

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School Overview

San Marcos Middle sits right in the heart of San Marcos, a growing inland community in North San Diego County that blends suburban comfort with easy access to both the coast and the mountains. The school lands solidly in the middle of the pack statewide, making it a reasonable fit for families looking for a stable, well-rounded middle school experience without the intensity of higher-pressure campuses. It's a good option for families putting down roots in a community that's expanded a lot in recent years, with newer neighborhoods, a Cal State campus nearby, and a generally family-friendly feel throughout the area.

Student Demographics

905 students tested · 2024-25 school year

Ethnicity

Hispanic
651 (72%)
White
135 (15%)
Asian
48 (5%)
Multiple Races
41 (5%)
Filipino
17 (2%)
African American
16 (2%)

Key Indicators

English Learners387 (43%)
Socioeconomically Disadvantaged575 (64%)
Students with Disabilities132 (15%)

Staff & Teachers(2024-25)

968
Enrollment
40
Teachers (FTE)
24.2:1
Student-Staff Ratio
3
Administrators (FTE)
21
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 Programs7/10 · #533 · 61st percentile

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

Nearby Libraries

No programs found