San Marcos Unified School District
- 255 PICO AVE STE. 250
- SAN MARCOS, CA 92069
- (760) 752-1299
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District Information
District Overview
| District | State Average | |
|---|---|---|
| Graduation Rate | 88.2% | 71.2% |
| Dropout Rate | 1.9% | 5.0% |
| Per Pupil Spending | $8,115 | $9,292 |
| Students Per Teacher | 23.1 | 20.8 |
| Number of Schools | 20 | - |
| Number of Students | 17,852 | - |
| Number of (FTE) Teachers | 774 | - |
Student Enrollment (2009-2010)
| Students | Student/Teacher Ratio | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Student Enrollment | 17,852 | 23.1 |
Student Enrollment By Grade
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Prekindergarten Students | - |
| Kindergarten Students | 1,614 |
| 1st Grade Students | 1,614 |
| 2nd Grade Students | 1,506 |
| 3rd Grade Students | 1,438 |
| 4th Grade Students | 1,445 |
| 5th Grade Students | 1,402 |
| 6th Grade Students | 1,338 |
| 7th Grade Students | 1,336 |
| 8th Grade Students | 1,291 |
| 9th Grade Students | 1,279 |
| 10th Grade Students | 1,266 |
| 11th Grade Students | 1,546 |
| 12th Grade Students | 770 |
| Ungraded Students | - |
Student Enrollment By Race
| Students | |
|---|---|
| American Indian or Alaska Native | 101 |
| Asian or Pacific Islander | 1,398 |
| Hispanic | 8,373 |
| Black (Non-Hispanic) | 567 |
| White (Non-Hispanic) | 7,163 |
Student Enrollment By Gender
| Students | |
|---|---|
| Male | 9,086 |
| Female | 8,759 |
Faculty and Staff (2009-2010)
Teachers Per Grade Level
| Student/Teacher Ratio | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Full Time Equivalent (FTE) Teachers | 774 | 23.1 |
| Prekindergarten Teachers | - | - |
| Kindergarten Teachers | 50 | - |
| Elementary Teachers | 504 | - |
| Secondary Teachers | 199 | - |
| Teachers of Ungraded Classes | 21 | - |
Instructional Faculty
| Instructional Aides | 189 |
| Instructional Coordinators and Supervisors | 3 |
Guidance Counselors & Directors
| Total Guidance Counselors & Directors | 14 |
| Elementary | 4 |
| Secondary | 9 |
| Other | - |
Librarians & Staff
| Librarians | - |
| Library Support Staff | - |
Administrators
| Total Administrators & Support Staff | 501 |
| Local Education Agency (LEA) Administrators | 10 |
| LEA Administrative Support Staff | 60 |
| School Administrators | 39 |
| School Administrative Support Staff | 73 |
| Student Support Services | 48 |
| Other Support Services Staff | 272 |
District Financial Details (2008)
Revenues For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Revenues | $177,681,000 | - |
| Total Local Revenues | $71,207,000 | 40.1% |
| Property Tax | $37,345,000 | 21.0% |
| All Other Taxes | $5,537,000 | 3.1% |
| Other School Systems | $7,983,000 | 4.5% |
| Cities and Counties | $9,385,000 | 5.3% |
| Transportation Fees from Pupils and Parents | $587,000 | 0.3% |
| School Lunch | $2,078,000 | 1.2% |
| Other Sales and Services | $12,000 | 0.01% |
| Rents and Royalties | $180,000 | 0.1% |
| Interest Earnings | $3,714,000 | 2.1% |
| Miscellaneous | $4,386,000 | 2.5% |
| Total State Revenues | $97,613,000 | 54.9% |
| General Formula Assistance | $62,966,000 | 35.4% |
| Staff Improvement Programs | $1,552,000 | 0.9% |
| Special Education Programs | $133,000 | 0.07% |
| Compensatory and Basic Skills Programs | $2,394,000 | 1.3% |
| Gifted and Talented Programs | $151,000 | 0.08% |
| Vocational Education Programs | $8,000 | 0.00% |
| School Lunch Programs | $248,000 | 0.1% |
| Capital Outlay and Debt Services Programs | $12,182,000 | 6.9% |
| Transportation Programs | $717,000 | 0.4% |
| Other Programs | $13,409,000 | 7.5% |
| State Revenues on Behalf - Employee Benefits | $3,853,000 | 2.2% |
| Total Federal Revenues | $8,861,000 | 5.0% |
| Through State - Title I | $1,601,000 | 0.9% |
| Through State - Children With Disabilities (IDEA) | $2,999,000 | 1.7% |
| Through State - Math, Science and Teacher Quality | $492,000 | 0.3% |
| Through State - Safe and Drug Free Schools | $42,000 | 0.02% |
| Through State - Title V, Part A | $23,000 | 0.01% |
| Through State - Vocational and Tech Education | $79,000 | 0.04% |
| Through State - Bilingual Education | $410,000 | 0.2% |
| Through State - Child Nutrition Act | $2,968,000 | 1.7% |
| Through State - Other | $247,000 | 0.1% |
Expenditures For Education
| Percent of Total | ||
|---|---|---|
| Total Current Expenditures | $141,037,000 | - |
| Total Instruction Expenditures | $90,037,000 | 63.8% |
| Total Support Services Expenditures | $46,188,000 | 32.7% |
| Student Support | $6,741,000 | 3.8% |
| Instructional Staff Support | $5,953,000 | 3.4% |
| General Administration Support | $784,000 | 0.4% |
| School Administration Support | $9,007,000 | 5.1% |
| Operation and Maintenance Support | $13,274,000 | 7.5% |
| Student Transportation Support | $4,435,000 | 2.5% |
| Other Support Services | $5,994,000 | 3.4% |
| Total Other Expenditures | $4,812,000 | 3.4% |
| Food Services | $4,810,000 | 2.7% |
| Enterprise Operations | $2,000 | 0.00% |
Graduation and Dropout Details (2007-08)
Graduation Information
| Overall Graduation Rate | 88.2% | |
| Total Diploma Count | 990 | |
| Other High School Completion Certificate (OHC) Recipients | - |
Dropout Information
| Dropouts | Dropout Rate | |
|---|---|---|
| Total Grades 9-12 | 90 | 1.9% |
Map and Listings of Schools Within San Marcos Unified School District
Schools Summary:
- Schools: 20
- Students: 17,852
- Full-Time Equivalent Teachers: 774
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| School Name (Sort  ) |
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| ALVIN M. DUNN ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
3697 La Mirada Dr
San Marcos, CA Public | KG-5 | 649 | 20.1 |  5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| BAYSHORE PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL | ||||
100 North Rancho Santa Fe Rd
San Marcos, CA Charter | KG-12 | 162 | 27.0 |  Review This School |
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| BAYSHORE PREPARATORY CHARTER SCHOOL | ||||
1175 Linda Vista Dr.
San Marcos, CA Charter | KG-12 | 160 | 22.9 | Review This School |
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| CARRILLO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
2875 Poinsettia Ln
Carlsbad, CA Public | KG-5 | 913 | 25.0 | Review This School |
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| DISCOVERY ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
730 Applewilde Dr
San Marcos, CA Public | KG-5 | 901 | 24.8 |  4.5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| FOOTHILLS HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
920 Boardwalk
San Marcos, CA Public | 9-12 | 89 | 19.9 | Review This School |
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| JOLI ANN LEICHTAG ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
653 Poinsettia Ave
Vista, CA Public | KG-5 | 777 | 21.7 | Review This School |
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| KNOB HILL ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
 1825 Knob Hill Rd
San Marcos, CA Public | KG-5 | 853 | 25.9 | Review This School |
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| LA COSTA MEADOWS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
6889 El Fuerte St
Carlsbad, CA Public | KG-5 | 798 | 23.8 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| MISSION HILLS HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1 Mission Hills Ct.
San Marcos, CA Public | 9-12 | 2,482 | 27.2 | Review This School |
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| PALOMA ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
660 Camino Magnifico
San Marcos, CA Public | KG-5 | 907 | 23.7 | Review This School |
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| RICHLAND ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
910 Borden Rd
San Marcos, CA Public | KG-5 | 872 | 23.1 | Review This School |
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| SAN ELIJO ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1615 Schoolhouse Way
San Marcos, CA Public | KG-5 | 992 | 26.9 | Review This School |
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| SAN ELIJO MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1600 Schoolhouse Way
San Marcos, CA Public | 6-8 | 1,335 | 29.6 | 5 out of 5 1 Review |
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| SAN MARCOS ELEMENTARY ACADEMY | ||||
300 West San Marcos Blvd
San Marcos, CA Public | KG-5 | 556 | 18.6 | Review This School |
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| SAN MARCOS HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
1615 San Marcos Blvd
San Marcos, CA Public | 9-12 | 2,035 | 28.2 | Review This School |
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| SAN MARCOS MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
650 West Mission Rd
San Marcos, CA Public | 6-8 | 1,192 | 27.3 | 5 out of 5 2 Reviews |
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| TWIN OAKS ELEMENTARY SCHOOL | ||||
1 Cassou Rd
San Marcos, CA Public | KG-5 | 794 | 21.6 | Review This School |
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| TWIN OAKS HIGH SCHOOL | ||||
158 Cassou Rd
San Marcos, CA Public | 9-12 | 180 | 13.0 | Review This School |
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| WOODLAND PARK MIDDLE SCHOOL | ||||
1270 Rock Springs Rd
San Marcos, CA Public | 6-8 | 1,358 | 28.2 | Review This School |
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