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Paloma Elementary School

Paloma Elementary School is a public primary school in San Marcos, CA, serving grades K–5, rated A+, with 758 students and a 22.3:1 student-teacher ratio.

In 2024-2025, the share of students meeting the state standard was 77% in English Language Arts, 73% in Math and 61% in Science.

A+TopHap school rating
Rating
A+
Grades
K–5
Enrollment
758
Students per teacher
22.3:1
Level
Primary
Type
Public · Regular

2024-2025 testing year

State test results

Share of students meeting or exceeding the state standard.

English Language Arts77%
Math73%
Science61%

Academics and programs

Open enrollment
No

Student body

Hispanic37%
White33%
Asian17%
Two or more races10%
Black2%
Pacific Islander1%
Male / female
53% / 47%
Free or reduced lunch
31%
Enrollment change vs prior year
-8.7%
Prior-year enrollment
830

Homes assigned to this school

2,641 homes in TopHap's records are assigned to Paloma 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
660 Camino Magnifico, San Marcos, CA 92069
Phone
(760) 290-2199
Website
smusd.org
Setting
Suburb - Large
Status
Operational
NCES ID
063488010068
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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 Paloma Elementary School

How is Paloma Elementary School rated?

Paloma 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 Paloma Elementary School perform on state tests?

In the 2024-2025 testing year, the share of Paloma Elementary School students meeting or exceeding the state standard was 77% in English Language Arts, 73% in Math and 61% in Science.

What grades does Paloma Elementary School serve?

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

How many students attend Paloma Elementary School?

758 students attend Paloma Elementary School, down from 830 the prior year, with a student-teacher ratio of 22.3:1.

Which homes are assigned to Paloma Elementary School?

TopHap matches 2,641 residential properties to Paloma 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 Paloma Elementary School in?

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