Elementary Schools in San Marcos, California
11 schools ranked by our 6-dimension composite score — exceeded vs. met standard, growth, absenteeism, suspension, and baseline proficiency.
How San Marcos schools compare
San Marcos's 11 ranked elementary schools average a composite score of 51.6 — 6.0 points above the California state average of 45.5. Scores range from 17.0 to 71.7, a 54.7-point spread.
The top-ranked school is Discovery Elementary with a composite of 71.7 and 54.4% of students exceeding standard.
High-ceiling schools: San Marcos schools average 28.6% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.0%. These schools aren't just getting students to proficiency, they're pushing them further.
Chronic absenteeism in San Marcos averages 16.3%, which is above the state average of 18.7%.
Avg Composite
51.6
State avg: 45.5
Score Range
54.7
17.0 – 71.7
Avg Exceeded %
28.6%
State avg: 21.0%
Schools Ranked
11
With composite scores