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San Marcos CISD School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in Texas for:
Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 11 public schools serving 8,311 students in San Marcos CISD School District. This district's average testing ranking is 2/10, which is in the bottom 50% of public schools in Texas.
Public Schools in San Marcos CISD School District have an average math proficiency score of 23% (versus the Texas public school average of 41%), and reading proficiency score of 39% (versus the 51% statewide average).
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is more than the Texas public school average of 75% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (TX)
# Schools
11 Schools
9,374 Schools
# Students
8,311 Students
5,549,672 Students
# Teachers
617 Teachers
375,942 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
13:1
District Rank
San Marcos CISD School District, which is ranked #1035 of all 1,197 school districts in Texas (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2021-2022 school year.
The school district's graduation rate of 35-39% has decreased from 87% over five school years.
Overall District Rank
#1024 out of 1204 school districts
(Bottom 50%)
(Bottom 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
24%
41%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
39%
51%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
32%
46%
Graduation Rate
35-39%
90%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.42
0.64
# American Indian Students
11 Students
17,985 Students
% American Indian Students
n/a
n/a
# Asian Students
81 Students
296,549 Students
% Asian Students
1%
6%
# Hispanic Students
6,114 Students
2,955,048 Students
% Hispanic Students
74%
53%
# Black Students
352 Students
708,944 Students
% Black Students
4%
13%
# White Students
1,576 Students
1,388,055 Students
% White Students
19%
25%
# Hawaiian Students
12 Students
8,865 Students
% Hawaiian Students
n/a
n/a
# Two or more races Students
165 Students
174,226 Students
% of Two or more races Students
2%
3%
Students by Grade:
# Students in PK Grade:
410
277,167
# Students in K Grade:
570
363,084
# Students in 1st Grade:
636
386,855
# Students in 2nd Grade:
602
403,620
# Students in 3rd Grade:
632
401,305
# Students in 4th Grade:
591
400,543
# Students in 5th Grade:
601
400,921
# Students in 6th Grade:
563
403,912
# Students in 7th Grade:
552
408,023
# Students in 8th Grade:
660
415,999
# Students in 9th Grade:
793
473,254
# Students in 10th Grade:
649
439,671
# Students in 11th Grade:
546
407,149
# Students in 12th Grade:
506
368,169
# Ungraded Students:
-
-
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $13,779 is higher than the state median of $13,339. The school district revenue/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $14,965 is higher than the state median of $14,066. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
Total Revenue
$115 MM
$74,029 MM
Spending
$124 MM
$78,063 MM
Revenue / Student
$13,779
$13,339
Spending / Student
$14,965
$14,066
Best San Marcos CISD School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Crockett Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
1300 Girard St
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 393-6400
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 393-6400
Grades: K-5
| 487 students
Rank: #1 - 21. - 2.
Hernandez Elementary School
(Math: 41% | Reading: 58%)
Rank:
Rank:
7/
Top 50%10
333 Stagecoach Trl
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 393-6100
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 393-6100
Grades: K-5
| 531 students
Rank: #33.
Rodriguez Elementary School
(Math: 30-34% | Reading: 45-49%)
Rank:
Rank:
5/
Bottom 50%10
1481 Esplanade Pkwy
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 757-8490
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 757-8490
Grades: K-5
| 436 students
Rank: #44.
Bowie Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 46%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
4020 Monterrey Oaks
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 393-6200
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 393-6200
Grades: K-5
| 577 students
Rank: #55.
Travis Elementary School
(Math: 30% | Reading: 39%)
Rank:
Rank:
3/
Bottom 50%10
1437 Post Rd
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 393-6450
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 393-6450
Grades: K-5
| 470 students
Rank: #66.
Dezavala Elementary School
(Math: 22% | Reading: 41%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
150 E Dezavala Dr
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 396-6890
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 396-6890
Grades: K-5
| 591 students
Rank: #77.
Miller Middle School
(Math: 23% | Reading: 40%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
301 Foxtail Run
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 393-6660
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 393-6660
Grades: 6-8
| 908 students
Rank: #88.
Mendez Elementary School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 38%)
Rank:
Rank:
2/
Bottom 50%10
1805 Peter Garza
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 393-6060
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 393-6060
Grades: K-5
| 540 students
Rank: #99.
San Marcos High School
(Math: 16% | Reading: 32%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
2601 Rattler Rd
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 393-6805
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 393-6805
Grades: 9-12
| 2,494 students
Rank: #1010.
Goodnight Middle School
(Math: 17% | Reading: 28%)
Rank:
Rank:
1/
Bottom 50%10
1301 Hwy 123
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 393-6550
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 393-6550
Grades: 6-8
| 867 students
Rank: n/an/a
125 Hwy 123
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 757-6031
San Marcos, TX 78667
(512) 757-6031
Grades: PK
| 410 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to San Marcos CISD School District?
San Marcos CISD School District manages 11 public schools serving 8,311 students.
What is the rank of San Marcos CISD School District?
San Marcos CISD School District is ranked #1035 out of 1,197 school districts in Texas (bottom 50%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2021-2022 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of Texas school districts for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in San Marcos CISD School District?
74% of San Marcos CISD School District students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 4% of students are Black, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student/teacher ratio of San Marcos CISD School District?
San Marcos CISD School District has a student/teacher ratio of 13:1, which is lower than the Texas state average of 15:1.
What is San Marcos CISD School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $14,965 is higher than the state median of $14,066. The school district spending/student has stayed relatively flat over four school years.
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