San Marcos Middle

650 West Mission Rd.
San Marcos, CA 92069

www.smusd.org

968 Students

Middle School 6th - 8th

School Overview

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).

968

Total Students

40.0

Full-Time Teachers

24.2

Student/Teacher Ratio

58.7%

Free/Reduced Lunch

Student Demographics

Student Demographics Data Table

Student Demographics for San Marcos Middle
Demographic	Student Count
White	144
Hispanic	699
Black	13
Asian	66
Two or More	46

Hispanic
699 (72.2%)
White
144 (14.9%)
Asian
66 (6.8%)
Two or More
46 (4.8%)
Black
13 (1.3%)

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)290-2500
Website:	http://www.smusd.org
Grade Range:	6th - 8th
Total Students:	968
Full-Time Teachers (FTE):	40.0
Pupil/Teacher Ratio:	24.2
NSLP Participation:¹	Yes under Community Eligibility Option (CEO)
Qualified Free Lunch:	507
Qualified Reduced Lunch:	61

* 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 6 321

Grade 7 318

Grade 8 329