SAN MARCOS CISD

District Overview
Serving as a dynamic educational center within the Austin-Round Rock-San Marcos metropolitan area, San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District (San Marcos CISD) is an active, non-charter public school system serving a small-city community setting in central Texas. Headquartered at 1331 Highway 123 in San Marcos, the district oversees 12 operational school campuses structured to provide seamless academic pathways. Offering a complete continuum of public education, San Marcos CISD serves learners across all traditional primary and secondary grade levels, starting with pre-kindergarten and kindergarten programs through the 12th grade.

During the 2024–2025 school year, San Marcos CISD enrolled 8,222 students, reflecting a vibrant and culturally diverse student body composed predominantly of Hispanic learners alongside White, Black, Multiracial, Asian, American Indian, and Pacific Islander students. To guide and nurture this population, the district maintains a robust organizational infrastructure powered by nearly 2,500 full-time equivalent staff members. This team includes more than 1,160 full-time equivalent classroom teachers, approximately 137 instructional aides, and extensive specialized support staff, ensuring low student-to-educator engagement across classrooms. Families, prospective students, and community researchers can explore district offerings and school community resources directly through their official portal at smcisd.net.
12
Total Schools
8,222
Total Students
1,160.3
Full-Time Teachers
7.1
Student/Teacher Ratio
Demographics

District Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for SAN MARCOS CISD
Demographic Student Count
White1,516
Hispanic6,053
Black362
Asian82
Two or More188
American Indian11
Pacific Islander10
  • Hispanic
    6,053 (73.6%)
  • White
    1,516 (18.4%)
  • Black
    362 (4.4%)
  • Two or More
    188 (2.3%)
  • Asian
    82 (1.0%)
  • American Indian
    11 (0.1%)
  • Pacific Islander
    10 (0.1%)
School Levels

School Levels Data Table

School Levels in SAN MARCOS CISD
School LevelSchool Count
Elementary7
Middle2
High2
Other1
School Map
District Details
Status:Open
District type:Regular public school district that is not a component of a supervisory union
Charter:Not a charter district
Number of schools:12
Students:8,222*
Teachers (FTE):1,160.3*
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:7.1
Schools in SAN MARCOS CISD
Found 12 Schools