Discovery Elementary
San Marcos, CA · San Marcos Unified · Grades K-5
290th of 5,659 California elementary schools statewide · better than 95%▲ Improving
Discovery Elementary ranking
SchoolRow ranks Discovery Elementary 290th of 5,659 California elementary schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 95% of elementary schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 87th in 2015 to 95th in 2025 — improving.
Discovery Elementary test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 326 students tested
Discovery Elementary students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 687 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 56.9% | 47.6% | ▼ 9.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 26.2% | 24.3% | ▼ 1.9 pts | |
| Asian | 9.9% | 17.8% | ▲ 7.9 pts | |
| Two or more races | 3.5% | 9.6% | ▲ 6.1 pts | |
| Black | 2.5% | 0.7% | ▼ 1.8 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.7% | 0.0% | ▼ 0.7 pts |
Homes near Discovery Elementary
Typical home value $1.02M in zip 92078 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Elementary schools near Discovery Elementary
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –High Tech Elementary North CountySan Diego County Office of Education · 0.8 mi away · charter
- 2La Mirada AcademySan Marcos Unified · 1.3 mi away4,743rd of 5,659
ELA 29% · Math 18% - 2San Marcos ElementarySan Marcos Unified · 1.5 mi away4,937th of 5,659
ELA 21% · Math 22% - 9San Elijo ElementarySan Marcos Unified · 2 mi away599th of 5,659
ELA 74% · Math 70% - 9Double PeakSan Marcos Unified · 2.1 mi away682nd of 5,659
ELA 72% · Math 68% - 10Paloma ElementarySan Marcos Unified · 2.1 mi away462nd of 5,659
ELA 77% · Math 73% - 7Joli Ann Leichtag ElementarySan Marcos Unified · 2.2 mi away2,241st of 5,659
ELA 43% · Math 49% - –Baypoint Preparatory Academy - San DiegoSan Diego County Office of Education · 2.4 mi away · charter
Frequently asked questions
What school district is Discovery Elementary in?
Discovery Elementary is part of the San Marcos Unified district in San Marcos, California.
Is Discovery Elementary a good school?
SchoolRow ranks Discovery Elementary 290th of 5,659 California elementary schools (better than 95% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of Discovery Elementary?
White 48%, Hispanic 24%, Asian 18%, Two or more races 10% (687 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near Discovery Elementary cost?
The typical home value in zip code 92078 is $1.02M as of 2026-05 (Zillow ZHVI).
Sources: state education department data (CAASPP 2024–25, low-income, chronic absenteeism), National Center for Education Statistics via the Urban Institute (enrollment, demographics, staffing), Zillow Group (home values). Rankings are computed by SchoolRow from state English and Math results within grade level; they measure test performance, not everything that makes a school good.