C+
Average
61/100

San Elijo Middle

📚 06 – 08 🏫 Middle
📍 1600 Schoolhouse Way, San Marcos, CA 92078
Overall
C+
61/100 · the blend of everything below
Achievement
A
1.1 grade levels above the U.S. average · 83rd percentile in California
Growth
D
Students gain 0.71 grade levels a year (U.S. average 1.0) · 13th percentile
Resources
C+
Class size, funding, school size and type

Each score is graded separately against California schools. A school can be strong at moving students forward (growth) without having the highest test scores, or the reverse. How we score schools

61
Repit Score
out of 100
1,482
Students
enrolled
26.5:1
Student:Teacher
ratio
$17K
Per Student
spending

What Goes Into This Rating

FactorWeightScoreBasis
📚 Achievement (reading & math, grades 3–8)40%83/1001.1 grade levels above the national average, 2022–25 (Stanford SEDA)
📈 Growth (how fast students learn)45%13/100Students gain 0.71 grade levels per school year in 2022–25 (national average ≈ 1.0) and gained 0.94 in 2009–19; 9th percentile in California (recent period weighted 70%)
🏫 Resources (class size, funding, size, type)15%63/100Inputs from NCES school and district data

Students served: 14% students directly certified for free meals (their families receive SNAP or similar aid). Compared with California schools serving a similar share of low-income students, this school’s reading and math results are −1 points worse than expected. (Context only; not part of the score.)

The overall Repit Score ranks this blend against every rated school in California. Schools are compared within their state because each state sets its own tests and proficiency bar. How we rate schools

Test Scores & Graduation

📖 Reading proficiency78% (+30 pts vs. state avg 48%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19
➗ Math proficiency63% (+26 pts vs. state avg 37%)
Students scoring proficient on the state test, 2018–19

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute Education Data Portal. Federal reporting rounds small schools to ranges; we show the midpoint. Proficiency standards differ by state, so compare schools within the same state.

How Student Groups Do Here

Share of each group of students scoring proficient on the California state test (2018–19), compared with the same group of students across the state. Differences between groups are shown as reported; they reflect many factors inside and outside school.

StudentsReadingMathvs. same group statewideRank in state for this group
White83%68%reading +17 pts, math +12 pts88th percentile (list)
Black65%45%reading +34 pts, math +25 pts95th percentile (list)
Hispanic56%43%reading +17 pts, math +15 pts83rd percentile (list)
Asian87%77%reading +13 pts, math +7 pts80th percentile (list)
Low-income61%45%reading +23 pts, math +17 pts89th percentile (list)

Source: U.S. Department of Education EDFacts via the Urban Institute. Groups with fewer than 20 tested students are not shown. Results are achievement (proficiency), not growth; growth by group is not published for individual schools.

School Information

Address 1600 Schoolhouse Way
City San Marcos
ZIP Code 92078
District 0634880
NCES School ID 063488011403
Data Year 2024-25

Community Context for 92078

Understanding the community around San Elijo Middle helps evaluate the school environment and neighborhood.

💰 Income & Economy

Median Household Income $107,894
Per Capita Income $48,866
Poverty Rate 4.4%
Households Earning $100K+ 53.4%

🎓 Education Level

Bachelor's Degree or Higher 47.5%
High School or Higher 91.6%

🏠 Housing

Median Home Value $787,600
Median Rent $2,274
Owner-Occupied 70.2%
Renter-Occupied 29.8%
View full data for ZIP 92078 →

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Student Demographics

Enrollment and demographic breakdown for San Elijo Middle.

👫 Gender Distribution

Male 50.7%
Female 49.2%

🌎 Race & Ethnicity

White 56.8%
Hispanic/Latino 23.7%
Two or More Races 9.5%
Asian 8.2%
Black 1.5%
American Indian 0.2%
Pacific Islander 0.1%

📋 Enrollment Summary

Total Enrollment 1,482
Teachers (FTE) 55.9
Student:Teacher Ratio 26.5:1

Frequently Asked Questions

What is the Repit School Score for San Elijo Middle?
San Elijo Middle has a Repit School Score of 61 out of 100, earning a grade of C+. The score is based mainly on reading and math proficiency compared with other schools in the state, with class size and funding counting for a smaller share.
How many students attend San Elijo Middle?
San Elijo Middle has 1,482 students enrolled for the 2024-25 school year. The student-to-teacher ratio is 26.5:1.
What grades does San Elijo Middle serve?
San Elijo Middle serves grades 06 – 08 and is classified as a Middle. This is a public school.
How much funding does San Elijo Middle receive per student?
San Elijo Middle receives $17,043 in per-pupil spending from its district. This is above the national average.
🏠 Rental Market Around San Elijo Middle in 92078 ▼
Avg Home Value
$1,021,628
Avg Monthly Rent
$3,402
1-Year Change
+0.4%
% Renters
29.8%

Other Schools in 92078

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About Repit School Scores

Parents choosing a school deserve to see what it actually delivers. Since October 2026 the Repit School Score is built mainly on results:

  • Academics (largest share) — the share of students scoring proficient in reading and math on the state test, ranked against schools of the same level in the same state.
  • Graduation (high schools) — the four-year adjusted cohort graduation rate. Only regular diplomas count; GEDs and certificates of attendance do not.
  • Resources (smaller share) — class size, per-pupil funding, school size and type.

Scores compare schools within their own state, because every state writes its own tests and sets its own proficiency bar. Full methodology

Data sources: NCES CCD 2024-25, U.S. Dept. of Education EDFacts (test results & graduation) | Last updated: October 2026