Woodland Park Middle

1270 Rock Springs Rd.
San Marcos, CA 92069

www.smusd.org

1,183 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

Woodland Park Middle School, located in San Marcos, California, is a key component of the San Marcos Unified School District (SMUSD). Serving students in grades 6 through 8, the school is dedicated to fostering a supportive academic environment that prepares middle schoolers for the challenges of high school and beyond. The campus emphasizes a well-rounded education, balancing rigorous core curriculum standards with opportunities for personal growth and social-emotional development.

Beyond academics, Woodland Park Middle School promotes a culture of community and student involvement. The school encourages participation in a variety of extracurricular activities, including athletics, arts, and student organizations, which are designed to help students discover their passions and build essential life skills such as collaboration and leadership. By maintaining strong communication between staff, parents, and the local community, the school strives to provide a safe and engaging atmosphere where every student is empowered to achieve their potential.

1,183

Total Students

54.7

Full-Time Teachers

21.6

Student/Teacher Ratio

42.3%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for Woodland Park Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	398
Hispanic	623
Asian	71
Two or More	64
American Indian	18
Pacific Islander	7

Hispanic
623 (52.8 %)
White
398 (33.7 %)
Asian
71 (6.0 %)
Two or More
64 (5.4 %)
American Indian
18 (1.5 %)
Pacific Islander
7 (0.6 %)

School Location

School Details

Status:	Open
School Level:	Middle School
School Type:	Regular School
Charter Status:*	Public Non-Charter
Virtual Instruction:	No virtual instruction
Shared Time Status:	N/A
District:	San Marcos Unified
Phone:	(760)290-2455
Website:	http://www.smusd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	1,183
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	54.7
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	21.6
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Provision 2
Qualified Free Lunch:	417
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	84

* Charter Schools: A public charter school is a publicly funded school that operates independently under a legislative contract (or "charter") with a state, school district, or designated authorizing entity. Charters grant these schools greater operational flexibility over curriculum, staffing, and budgeting in exchange for strict accountability to achieve performance standards established in their charter agreement.

¹ National School Lunch Program (NSLP): The National School Lunch Program is a federally assisted meal program operating in public and nonprofit private schools. It provides nutritionally balanced, low-cost or free lunches to eligible children each school day based on household income thresholds or community eligibility options (CEO).

Title I Program Overview: Title I, Part A of the Elementary and Secondary Education Act (ESEA) allocates federal financial assistance to local educational agencies and public schools with high percentages of children from low-income families to help ensure that all children meet challenging state academic standards.

Grades Taught

Grade 6 421

Grade 7 368

Grade 8 394