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650 West Mission Road, San Marcos, CA 92069-1555
Summary
San Marcos Middle is underperforming.
Reading and math results average to the 53rd percentile among comparable California schools.
Only 44.9% of students met California's reading standard, but it is trending up.
Math is weaker: 32.0% of students met California's math standard, but it is trending up slightly.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 44.9% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 32.0% |
| Reading State Rank | 580/1,204 (52nd percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 555/1,204 (54th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 24:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 968 |
| Low-Income Students | 568 (58.7%) |
| English Learners | 200 (20.7%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading fell 0.3 points from last year and rose 5.9 points over the full period. Math fell 0.2 points from last year and rose 3.0 points over the full period.
•Math +3.0 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian and White students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 42.7% to 47.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 49% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 31.2-point reading income gap is wider than the 19.5-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It narrowed over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
5.8% of English learners meet the reading standard, compared with 57.1% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results rose.
•Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 76% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 20% to 62%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 28.9% to 34.3% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 47% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
The 32.8-point math income gap is wider than the 19.2-point gap at a typical California 6–8 school. It widened slightly over the period shown.
•English Learners vs English Native
4.1% of English learners meet the math standard, compared with 44.9% of English-only students. The gap narrowed as English-learner results rose and English-only results held steady.
•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 Marcos Middle compare within the district?
San Marcos Middle is No. 3 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 Marcos Middle rank in California?
San Marcos Middle ranks No. 580 of 1,204 in reading and No. 555 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 Marcos Middle compare within the district?
Low-income students here rank No. 3 in both subjects among 3 6–8 district schools with reportable 2026 results for this group. 33.0% meet the reading standard and 19.1% meet the math standard.
See results by student groupHow does San Marcos Middle compare with other schools in San Marcos?
San Marcos Middle is No. 4 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 Marcos Middle compare with other schools in San Diego County?
San Marcos Middle is No. 39 in reading and No. 38 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 Marcos MiddleThis school | 32.0% | 44.9% |
| San Elijo Middle | 47.0% | 62.1% |
| Woodland Park Middle | 40.8% | 57.4% |
