San Elijo Middle
San Marcos, CA · San Marcos Unified · Grades 6-8
259th of 1,294 California middle schools statewide · better than 80%▼ Declining
San Elijo Middle ranking
SchoolRow ranks San Elijo Middle 259th of 1,294 California middle schools for 2024–25, based on CAASPP 2024–25 English and Math results — better than 80% of middle schools statewide. Its statewide percentile went from 91th in 2015 to 80th in 2025 — declining.
San Elijo Middle test scores
Percent meeting or exceeding the state standard, CAASPP 2024–25 · 1,336 students tested
San Elijo Middle students
Racial and ethnic breakdown of 1,482 students (2023–24, NCES) — and how it has shifted since 2013
| Group | Trend | 2013 | 2023 | Change |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| White | 65.0% | 56.7% | ▼ 8.3 pts | |
| Hispanic | 19.0% | 23.7% | ▲ 4.7 pts | |
| Two or more races | 1.3% | 9.5% | ▲ 8.2 pts | |
| Asian | 10.6% | 8.2% | ▼ 2.4 pts | |
| Black | 2.5% | 1.5% | ▼ 1.0 pts | |
| American Indian | 0.8% | 0.2% | ▼ 0.6 pts | |
| Pacific Islander | 0.9% | 0.1% | ▼ 0.8 pts |
Homes near San Elijo Middle
Typical home value $1.02M in zip 92078 as of 2026-05 · trend since 2000
Data Provided by Zillow Group
Middle schools near San Elijo Middle
Closest same-level schools, with 2024–25 state rank
- –High Tech Middle North CountySan Diego County Office of Education · 2.3 mi away · charter
- 6San Marcos MiddleSan Marcos Unified · 3.5 mi away592nd of 1,294
ELA 45% · Math 32% - 10Diegueno MiddleSan Dieguito Union High · 3.9 mi away108th of 1,294
ELA 77% · Math 68% - 9Aviara Oaks MiddleCarlsbad Unified · 4.7 mi away149th of 1,294
ELA 72% · Math 64% - 7Woodland Park MiddleSan Marcos Unified · 5.2 mi away426th of 1,294
ELA 54% · Math 39% - 10R. Roger Rowe MiddleRancho Santa Fe Elementary · 5.3 mi away16th of 1,294
ELA 85% · Math 83% - 3Del Dios Academy of Arts and SciencesEscondido Union · 5.6 mi away941st of 1,294
ELA 30% · Math 22% - 9Oak Crest MiddleSan Dieguito Union High · 5.7 mi away181st of 1,294
ELA 72% · Math 58%
Frequently asked questions
What school district is San Elijo Middle in?
San Elijo Middle is part of the San Marcos Unified district in San Marcos, California.
Is San Elijo Middle a good school?
SchoolRow ranks San Elijo Middle 259th of 1,294 California middle schools (better than 80% statewide) based on 2024–25 test results (CAASPP 2024–25).
What is the racial makeup of San Elijo Middle?
White 57%, Hispanic 24%, Two or more races 10%, Asian 8% (1,482 students, 2023–24).
How much do homes near San Elijo Middle 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.