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1600 Schoolhouse Way, San Marcos, CA 92078-1079
Summary
Reading and math results average to the 76th percentile among comparable California schools.
62.1% of students met California's reading standard, but it is slowly trending down.
Math is weaker: 47.0% of students met California's math standard, and it is trending down slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 62.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 47.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 285/1,204 (76th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 304/1,204 (75th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 23:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 1,395 |
| Low-Income Students | 266 (19.1%) |
| English Learners | 29 (2.1%) |
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CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 4.9 points from last year and fell 3.1 points over the full period. Math fell 2.4 points from last year and fell 2.5 points over the full period.
•Math -2.5 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian and Filipino students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 61.5% to 62.5% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 24% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 26.3-point reading income gap is wider than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
9.1% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 62.6% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results fell and English-only results fell.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 79% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 31% to 52%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 44.6% to 49.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 26% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 23.7-point math income gap is slightly wider than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
4.8% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 46.5% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results fell.
•Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 795 schools for reading and 796 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California 6–8 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 San Elijo Middle compare within the district?
San Elijo Middle is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 3 6–8 schools in San Marcos Unified with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does San Elijo Middle rank in California?
San Elijo Middle ranks No. 285 of 1,204 in reading and No. 304 of 1,204 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How do low-income students at San Elijo Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 1 in both subjects among 3 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 41.1% meet the reading standard and 27.9% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does San Elijo Middle compare with other schools in San Marcos?
San Elijo Middle is No. 2 in both reading and math proficiency among the 4 6–8 schools in San Marcos with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San MarcosHow does San Elijo Middle compare with other schools in San Diego County?
San Elijo Middle is No. 18 in reading and No. 19 in math proficiency among the 72 6–8 schools in San Diego County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Diego CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving 6–8 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| San Elijo MiddleThis school | 47.0% | 62.1% |
| San Marcos Middle | 32.0% | 44.9% |
| Woodland Park Middle | 40.8% | 57.4% |
