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Schools in 92078 — San Marcos, California

92078 has 5 ranked schools averaging a composite score of 55.8 — 10.3 points above the California state average of 45.5. Scores range from 38.3 to 71.7, a 33.3-point spread. 1 school ranks in the 90th percentile or above statewide.

How 92078 schools perform

San Marcos 92078's 5 ranked elementary schools average a composite score of 55.8 — 10.3 points above the California state average of 45.5. The top-ranked school is Discovery Elementary with a composite of 71.7 and 54.4% of students exceeding standard.

High-ceiling zip code: Schools here average 33.0% exceeding standard — well above the statewide average of 21.0%. These schools aren't just meeting proficiency; they're pushing students beyond it.

Chronic absenteeism across 92078 averages 13.7%, above the state average of 18.7%.

Avg Composite
55.8
State avg: 45.5
Score Range
33.3
38.3 – 71.7
Avg Exceeded %
33.0%
State avg: 21.0%
Schools Ranked
5
With composite scores

How 92078 compares to nearby zip codes

Zip Code City Schools Avg Score vs 92078
92078 San Marcos 5 55.8
92082 Valley Center 3 35.9 -19.9
92083 Vista 6 42.2 -13.6
92084 Vista 4 36.5 -19.4
92071 Santee 8 52.7 -3.1
92069 San Marcos 6 48.0 -7.8

All schools in 92078

# School County Score Exceeded Met+ Absent Susp.
1 Discovery Elementary
San Marcos Unified
San Diego 71.7 54.4% 79.1% 9.0% 0.8%
2 Double Peak
San Marcos Unified
San Diego 64.2 42.1% 70.4% 13.1% 0.9%
3 San Elijo Elementary
San Marcos Unified
San Diego 63.8 42.2% 72.0% 10.2% 0.5%
4 Baypoint Preparatory Academy - San Diego
SBE - Baypoint Preparatory Academy San D
San Diego 41.2 19.9% 49.6% 16.8% 1.7%
5 La Mirada Academy
San Marcos Unified
San Diego 38.3 6.1% 24.2% 19.2% 4.5%

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