San Elijo Middle School

1600 Schhouse Way
San Marcos, CA 92078
(School attendance zone shown in map)
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Top 20%
Serving 1,463 students in grades 6-8, San Elijo Middle School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 52% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 71% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 39% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,463 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 20% in CA
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 71% (Top 20%)
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

San Elijo Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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School Overview

San Elijo Middle School's student population of 1,463 students has declined by 20% over five school years.
The teacher population of 60 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
1,463 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
60 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Rankings

San Elijo Middle School ranks within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of San Elijo Middle School is 0.57, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#1375 out of 9602 schools
(Top 20%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of San Elijo Middle School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
52%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of San Elijo Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
71%
47%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of San Elijo Middle School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
43%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
24:1
22:1
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American Indian
1%
1%
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Asian
8%
12%
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Hispanic
22%
55%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
61%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
8%
6%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.57
This chart displays the diversity score of San Elijo Middle School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
15%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in San Elijo Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
6%
7%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in San Elijo Middle School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is San Elijo Middle School's ranking?
San Elijo Middle School is ranked #1375 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 20% of public schools in California.
What schools are San Elijo Middle School often compared to?
San Elijo Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Double Peak, Aviara Oaks Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
52% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 71% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend San Elijo Middle School?
1,463 students attend San Elijo Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
61% of San Elijo Middle School students are White, 22% of students are Hispanic, 8% of students are Asian, 8% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are American Indian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of San Elijo Middle School?
San Elijo Middle School has a student ration of 24:1, which is higher than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does San Elijo Middle School offer ?
San Elijo Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is San Elijo Middle School part of?
San Elijo Middle School is part of San Marcos Unified School District.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 1,463 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 24:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 39%
  • : Top 20%
  • : 52% (Top 20%)
  • : 71% (Top 20%)
  • : 43% (Top 30%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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