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Discovery Elementary School

Discovery Elementary School is a public primary school in San Marcos, CA, serving grades K–5, rated A+, with 717 students and a 26.1:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 80% in English Language Arts, 78% in Math and 69% in Science.

A+TopHap school rating
Rating
A+
Grades
K–5
Enrollment
717
Students per teacher
26.1:1
Level
Primary
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts80%
Math78%
Science69%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

White45%
Hispanic24%
Asian20%
Two or more races10%
Black1%
Male / female
48% / 52%
Free or reduced lunch
17%
Enrollment change vs prior year
+21.5%
Prior-year enrollment
590

Homes assigned to this school

4,656 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Discovery Elementary School. These 40 are sampled evenly down the value ranking, so they span the whole zone rather than just its most expensive streets.

School details

Address
730 Applewilde Dr, San Marcos, CA 92078
Phone
(760) 290-2077
Website
smusd.org
Setting
Suburb - Large
Status
Operational
NCES ID
063488007353
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School district

San Marcos Unified School District

District rating
B+
Schools
19
Students
18,860
Spending per student
$14,530
Teachers (FTE)
804
Grades
K–12
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Common questions

About Discovery Elementary School

How is Discovery Elementary School rated?

Discovery Elementary School holds a A+ rating on TopHap's A-to-D scale, which blends state test results, academic progress and student outcomes. San Marcos Unified School District is rated B+ overall.

How do students at Discovery Elementary School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Discovery Elementary School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 80% in English Language Arts, 78% in Math and 69% in Science.

What grades does Discovery Elementary School serve?

Discovery Elementary School serves grades K–5 as a primary school.

How many students attend Discovery Elementary School?

717 students attend Discovery Elementary School, up from 590 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 26.1:1.

Which homes are assigned to Discovery Elementary School?

TopHap matches 4,656 residential properties to Discovery Elementary School in and around San Marcos. Each one has its own page with a value estimate, sale history, taxes and the rest of its assigned schools.

Which school district is Discovery Elementary School in?

Discovery Elementary School is part of San Marcos Unified School District, which reports 19 schools, 18,860 students and $14,530 of spending per student.