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San Marcos · 92078

One ZIP code.Very different school stories.

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Discovery ElementaryDouble PeakSan Marcos HighSan Elijo ElementaryHigh Tech High North CountyHigh Tech Middle North CountySan Elijo MiddleBaypoint Preparatory Academy - San DiegoPivot Charter School - San Diego IIHigh Tech Elementary North CountyLa Mirada Academy92078N ↑
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92078 at a glance

92078 (San Marcos) has 11 public schools in this SchoolScope results directory. Compare schools by their primary reporting level below.

6Elementary schools3Middle schools2High schools
2024–25 CAASPP reporting
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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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Lower reported resultsHigher reported results

6 comparable schools · average 51.0/100 · range 31.6–71.9

Middle schools

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3 comparable schools · average 44.7/100 · range 34.3–52.2

High schools

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Lower reported resultsHigher reported results

2 comparable schools · average 59.0/100 · range 58.0–59.9

Explore ZIP codes near 92078

ZIPAreaRanked schoolsDistance
92069San Marcos93.4 mi
92009Carlsbad103.9 mi
92083Vista115.1 mi
92084Vista75.8 mi
92056Oceanside76.5 mi

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

Patterns across the ZIP

What kinds of schools are here?

Building Momentum 3On the Rise 3High Ceiling 1Growth Engine 1Solid Base 1Strong All-Around 1Culture First 1
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Schools in 92078

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Elementary schools in 92078 · 6 schools

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Discovery Elementary
San Marcos Unified High Ceiling
54.4%95th percentile · StrongScope Score 72/100
Double Peak
San Marcos Unified Growth Engine
46.6%94th percentile · StrongScope Score 70/100
San Elijo Elementary
San Marcos Unified Solid Base
42.2%87th percentile · StrongScope Score 59/100
Baypoint Preparatory Academy - San Diego
SBE - Baypoint Preparatory Academy San D Building Momentum
20.0%58th percentile · SolidScope Score 39/100
High Tech Elementary North County
SBC - High Tech High On the Rise
11.2%45th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 34/100
La Mirada Academy
San Marcos Unified On the Rise
8.6%39th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 32/100

Middle schools in 92078 · 3 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
High Tech Middle North County
SBC - High Tech High On the Rise
24.3%81st percentile · StrongScope Score 52/100
San Elijo Middle
San Marcos Unified Culture First
29.0%74th percentile · SolidScope Score 48/100
Pivot Charter School - San Diego II
San Marcos Unified Building Momentum
8.0%45th percentile · DevelopingScope Score 34/100

High schools in 92078 · 2 schools

CompareSchoolExceededScore
San Marcos High
San Marcos Unified Building Momentum
18.1%70th percentile · SolidScope Score 60/100
High Tech High North County
SBC - High Tech High Strong All-Around
33.3%65th percentile · SolidScope Score 58/100
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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 92078?
This SchoolScope directory lists 11 public schools in 92078 (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 92078?
Among comprehensive public schools listed here, the highest Scope Score at each primary reporting level is: Elementary: Discovery Elementary (72/100). Middle: High Tech Middle North County (52/100). High: San Marcos High (60/100). 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 92078 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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