SAN MARCOS MIDDLE SCHOOL
San Marcos Middle is a Title I public middle school that is part of the San Marcos Unified school district, located in San Marcos, CA with about 1,239 students offering grade levels from 6th Grade to 8th Grade. Student demographics can be found below. A Title I school provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families. Its purpose is to provide all children significant opportunity to receive a fair, equitable, and high-quality education. With about 45 teachers, San Marcos Middle has a student/teacher ratio of about 27:1. The national average for public schools is about 15:1. A lower student/teacher ratio is a key factor that determines how much a teacher can devote his/her time to each individual student thus improving, or reducing (in the event of a higher student/teacher ratio) the attention each student is given for their educational needs.
San Marcos Middle School, located at 650 W. Mission Rd. in San Marcos, California, is a key academic institution within the San Marcos Unified School District (SMUSD). Serving students in the local community, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive and rigorous learning environment. Its curriculum is designed to prepare middle schoolers for the transition to high school by emphasizing core academic standards, critical thinking, and the development of essential social-emotional skills.
The school places a strong emphasis on student engagement and community involvement, striving to create a campus culture where diverse learners can thrive. By leveraging the resources of the larger SMUSD network, San Marcos Middle provides students with access to modern educational tools, extracurricular opportunities, and a staff focused on student success. Those interested in specific programs, academic calendars, or enrollment information can find detailed resources on their official website at [www.smusd.org](http://www.smusd.org).
For more information, contact San Marcos Middle at (760) 290-2500 or visit the school personally to speak with a faculty or administrative member about any specific questions you may have.
San Marcos, CA 92069-1555
(760) 290-2500
http://www.smusd.org
SAN MARCOS MIDDLE SCHOOL is a public Title I school in San Marcos, CA with about 1,239 enrolled students. See other public middle schools in California
School Details
- Level:
- Middle School
- Charter School:*
- No
- District:
- San Marcos Unified
- Total Students:
- 1,239
- Teachers:
- 45.2
- NSLP Status:1
- No
- Qualified free lunch:
- 0
- Qualified reduced-price lunch:
- 0
- Title I Status:2
- Title I schoolwide school
- Virtual:
- Not Virtual
* A public charter school is a publicly funded school that is typically governed by a group or organization under a legislative contract with the state, the district, or another entity. The charter exempts the school from certain state or local rules and regulations.
1 The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides eligible students with free or reduced-price lunch
2 Title I, Part A (Title I) of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act provides supplemental financial assistance to school districts for children from low-income families.
School Demographics for 1,239 students
The primary ethnicity of students attending SAN MARCOS MIDDLE SCHOOL is predominantly Hispanic/Latino, representing about 81% of the student body.
- Hispanic/Latino
- 81.2%
- White
- 11.9%
- Asian
- 5.2%
- Black or African American
- 1.2%
- Native Hawaiian or Other Pacific Islander
- 0.5%
- American Indian or Alaska Native
- 0.1%
- Female
- 51.7%
- Male
- 48.3%
Data for school year 2017-2018 — The information found on this website was provided in part by the U.S. Department of Education, U.S. Census Bureau, the Bureau of Labor and Statistics & various other external sources. We do not verify the contents of the information provided and therefore, cannot guarantee the accuracy of the information displayed on this website.