Paloma Elementary School

Paloma Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5
660 Camino Magnifico,  San Marcos, CA
San Marcos Unified School District
5.0
742 Students
A
Niche Grade

School Details

Head of School
Dana Spencer
Student Teacher Ratio
26:1
Math Proficiency
70%
Reading Proficiency
73%

Niche Grade

A
Academics
A
Teachers
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Niche Grade Details

Academics
Reading Proficiency
73%
Math Proficiency
70%
Teachers
Student Teacher Ratio
26:1
Teachers
29
Full Time Teachers
29
Teachers in First or Second Year
7.7%

GreatSchools Rating

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GreatSchools Rating
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Test Scores

Math
44.2%
State Average
19.4%
Science
33%
State Average
11.2%
GreatSchools Test Scores Rating
GreatSchools
The Test Score Rating reflects annual state test results for this school compared with scores statewide.

Student Diversity

Male
52.6%
Female
47.4%
Hispanic
37.3%
White
33.4%
Asian
12.1%
Two or more races
10.2%
Filipino
4.7%
Black
1.7%
Pacific Islander
<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

GreatSchools Reviews
5.0 8 Reviews
5.0 parent
8/9/2025
Both of my kids went to Paloma, kindergarten through fifth grade. The teachers and staff are excellent and caring toward the students. The principal is attentive and very involved. The parents are also very involved and friendly. I highly recommend Paloma Elementary!
5.0 parent
2/18/2024
I love this school for my children. Great support in all areas. Teachers truly love their jobs and put their heart into their work.
5.0 other
11/22/2021
It was very good and the teachers. I know I made many friends while I was there. Lots of great memories.
5.0 parent
5/15/2019
Excellent. Strong teachers and a very available and engaged principal and vice principal are its strengths.

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Paloma Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in San Marcos, CA, in the San Marcos neighborhood, and is served by the San Marcos Unified School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 742 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 26:1. Academic records show that 70% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 73% are proficient in reading. Paloma Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of A and a GreatSchools Rating of 10 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,044,802. Discover additional schools in the area, like North Coastal Consortium Schools, San Marcos High School, Twin Oaks High School, and more. Learn more about what San Marcos has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Paloma Elementary School.

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