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San Marcos · 92069

One ZIP code.Very different school stories.

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Paloma ElementaryMission Hills HighKnob Hill ElementaryRichland ElementaryTwin Oaks ElementaryTwin Oaks HighFoothills HighWoodland Park MiddleSan Marcos MiddleSan Marcos Elementary92069N ↑
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Census ZIP approximation (ZCTA)

92069 at a glance

92069 (San Marcos) has 10 public schools in this SchoolScope results directory. Compare schools by their primary reporting level below.

Directory coverage, not a complete inventory of every campus. Each school appears at its primary reporting level; K–8 and K–12 campuses can serve additional grades.

One ZIP, different school levels

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Elementary schools

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5 comparable schools · average 47.9/100 · range 20.0–68.9

Middle schools

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2 comparable schools · average 33.7/100 · range 31.1–36.3

High schools

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2 comparable schools · average 51.4/100 · range 42.2–60.6

Explore ZIP codes near 92069

ZIPAreaRanked schoolsDistance
92078San Marcos113.1 mi
92026Escondido103.7 mi
92084Vista75.9 mi
92083Vista116.0 mi
92025Escondido106.2 mi

Nearby ZIPs use approximate distances between school-location centers. Counts cover ranked comprehensive schools.

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Schools in 92069

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Elementary schools in 92069 · 5 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
Paloma Elementary
San Marcos Unified Growth Engine
45.5%93rd percentile · StrongScope Score 69/100
Knob Hill Elementary
San Marcos Unified Growth Engine
31.7%83rd percentile · StrongScope Score 55/100
Richland Elementary
San Marcos Unified Solid Base
38.5%77th percentile · StrongScope Score 51/100
Twin Oaks Elementary
San Marcos Unified Growth Engine
19.1%68th percentile · SolidScope Score 44/100
San Marcos Elementary
San Marcos Unified Building Momentum
8.7%10th percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 20/100

Middle schools in 92069 · 2 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
Woodland Park Middle
San Marcos Unified Building Momentum
19.7%50th percentile · SolidScope Score 36/100
San Marcos Middle
San Marcos Unified Building Momentum
15.3%38th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 31/100

High schools in 92069 · 3 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
Mission Hills High
San Marcos Unified Building Momentum
18.1%72nd percentile · SolidScope Score 61/100
Twin Oaks High
San Marcos Unified continuation high school
0.7%99th percentile · StrongWithin its own school classScope Score 44/100
Foothills High
San Marcos Unified Culture First
8.8%18th percentile · Needs SupportScope Score 42/100
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Data source: California Department of Education · CAASPP 2024-25 · Methodology

Scores are SchoolScope's analysis of public data, not official CDE ratings. They represent one way of interpreting test results and should not be the sole basis for school decisions.

Frequently asked questions

How many schools are listed in 92069?
This SchoolScope directory lists 10 public schools in 92069 (San Marcos) with 2024–25 reporting records. This is directory coverage, not a complete campus inventory. Each school appears under its primary reporting level; a K–8 or K–12 campus may serve additional grades.
Which schools have the highest scores in 92069?
Among comprehensive public schools listed here, the highest Scope Score at each primary reporting level is: Elementary: Paloma Elementary (69/100). Middle: Woodland Park Middle (36/100). High: Mission Hills High (61/100). These are separate level rankings, not a single cross-level league table. A score does not establish fit or enrollment eligibility. See the methodology.
Can I compare elementary, middle, and high schools directly?
Compare schools at the same level and within the same enrollment group. Scope Score formulas and available measures differ by level. The plots show comprehensive public schools separately for each level; individual profiles explain their comparison group.
Are schools in 92069 assigned to every address in that ZIP code?
No. ZIP codes organize mail and school listings; they are not school attendance boundaries. Confirm your address, grade, program, and enrollment requirements directly with the school or district.
What does a SchoolScope pattern mean?
Archetypes summarize patterns in publicly reported academic and school-climate measures. They describe reported results, not a school’s quality or a child’s fit. Open the school profile for reporting years, missing measures, and questions to ask. Read how the patterns are defined.
Where do these results come from?
The underlying public data comes from the California Department of Education, including CAASPP reporting for 2024–25. Scope Scores and archetypes are SchoolScope calculations, not official CDE ratings. View CDE data and SchoolScope’s methodology and limitations.

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