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660 Camino Magnifico, San Marcos, CA 92069-7323
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 84th percentile among comparable California schools.
68.4% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending down.
66.5% of students met California's math standard, and it is quickly trending down.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 68.4% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 66.5% |
| Reading State Rank | 749/4,657 (84th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 727/4,657 (84th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 22:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 758 |
| Low-Income Students | 238 (31.4%) |
| English Learners | 58 (7.7%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 8.5 points from last year and fell 5.2 points over the full period. Math fell 6.7 points from last year and fell 10.1 points over the full period.
•Math -10.1 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 64.1% to 75.0% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 17% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 38.8-point reading income gap is nearly twice as wide as the 19.8-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
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English Learners vs English Native
4.3% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 73.2% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Two or more races students have the strongest math results at about 88% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 42% to 84%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 64.1% to 68.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 16% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 39.8-point math income gap is nearly twice as wide as the 20.0-point gap at a typical California K–5 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
0.0% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 69.9% of English-only students. The gap widened as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,832 schools for reading and 1,839 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–5 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Paloma Elementary compare within the district?
Paloma Elementary is No. 4 in both reading and math proficiency among the 10 K–5 schools in San Marcos Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Paloma Elementary rank in California?
Paloma Elementary ranks No. 749 of 4,657 in reading and No. 727 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at Paloma Elementary compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 7 in both subjects among 10 K–5 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 41.7% meet the reading standard and 39.1% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does Paloma Elementary compare with other schools in San Marcos?
Paloma Elementary is No. 3 in both reading and math proficiency among the 8 K–5 schools in San Marcos with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San MarcosHow does Paloma Elementary compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Paloma Elementary is No. 52 in reading and No. 58 in math proficiency among the 237 K–5 schools in San Diego County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Diego CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–5 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Paloma ElementaryThis school | 66.5% | 68.4% |
| Discovery Elementary | 75.9% | 77.1% |
| Knob Hill Elementary | 50.7% | 58.0% |
