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San Marcos Unified School District
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  • SAN MARCOS, CA

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grade A+
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Academics
    grade A
  2. Diversity
    grade A
  3. Teachers
    grade A
  4. College Prep
    grade A+
  5. Clubs & Activities
    grade A
  6. Administration
    grade A minus
  7. Sports
    grade A
  8. Food
    grade B
  9. Resources & Facilities
    grade B

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255 PICO AVE STE 250
SAN MARCOS, CA 92069
About San Marcos Unified School District...

Enrolling

Grades
K-12
Total Schools
19
Students
19,622
From San Marcos Unified School District

Welcome to the San Marcos Unified School District! SMUSD is an award-winning school district located in the heart of North County, with blue ribbon, gold ribbon, and California distinguished schools. We are proud that we are one of the top five school districts in San Diego County.

We invite your student to discover all the ways San Marcos Unified offers an exceptional educational experience. With K-12 visual and performing arts programs, an array of Advanced Placement course offerings, career technical education programs, and a thriving athletics department, SMUSD is preparing all students, from our youngest learners through graduation, to be Future Ready, through 21st century learning opportunities.

We are Now Enrolling Transitional Kindergarten through 12th grade, visit smusd.org/enrollment

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Academics

Percent Proficient - Reading
67%
Percent Proficient - Math
52%
Average Graduation Rate
94%
Average SAT
1210
1,026 responses
Average ACT
27
379 responses

Students

Diversity
grade A
Based on racial and economic diversity and survey responses on school culture and diversity from students and parents.
Students
19,622
Free or Reduced Lunch
36.6%

Teachers

Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
National
17:1
Average Teacher Salary
$109,634
Teachers in First/Second Year
13.4%

Finances

Expenses Per Student
$14,420 / student
National
$12,239
Education Expenses
  • Instruction
    67%
  • Support Services
    30%
  • Other
    3%

Living in the Area

grade A minus
Overall Niche Grade
  1. Cost of Living
    grade D
  2. Good for Families
    grade A minus
  3. Housing
    grade C minus
Median Household Income
$90,620
National
$69,021
Median Rent
$1,873
National
$1,163
Median Home Value
$616,600
National
$244,900

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