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PublicMiddleGrades 6–8
1600 Schoolhouse Way, San Marcos, CA 92078 · (760) 290-2800 · Part of San Marcos Unified School District
San Marcos’ School Grade A− better than 84% of California school districts
Students
1,395
Students per teacher
23:1
Free or reduced lunch
19%
Setting
Suburb
Grades
6–8
What stands out about San Elijo Middle
- Larger classes: 23 students per teacher
- Enrollment down 10.7% since 2020–21
- No state test results published for this school
- Next stop for San Marcos kids: 2 high schools
On the path
Where San Marcos kids come from and go next. The whole path →
K–59 elementary schoolsDepends on your address
6–8San Elijo MiddleYou are here
9–122 high schoolsDepends on your address
Location
Directions ↗














1600 Schoolhouse Way, San Marcos
Students
Enrollment by grade
Grade 6430
Grade 7452
Grade 8513
Enrollment over time
1,562’20
1,496’21
1,463’22
1,482’23
1,395’24
Down 10.7% since 2020–21.
Who goes here
White 57%Hispanic 24%Two or more races 10%Asian 8%Black 1%American Indian/Alaska Native <1%Native Hawaiian/Pacific Islander <1%
As reported to NCES, share of students with a reported race or ethnicity.
Parents talk
Questions and answers about San Elijo Middle from San Marcos families.
Other schools in San Marcos Unified School District
School facts: U.S. Department of Education (NCES), 2024–2025 school year. Map: © OpenStreetMap contributors.