How do these districts compare?
| Metric | San Marcos Unified | Val Verde Unified |
|---|---|---|
| Location | San Marcos, California | Perris, California |
| Total Enrollment | 19,532 | 19,379 |
| Number of Schools | 19 | 21 |
| Student:Teacher Ratio | 22.6:1 | 21.5:1 |
Spending
| Metric | San Marcos Unified | Val Verde Unified |
|---|---|---|
| Per-Pupil Expenditure | $14,622 | $18,152 |
| Federal Revenue | 10.5% | 17.7% |
| State Revenue | 52.8% | 67.8% |
| Local Revenue | 36.7% | 14.4% |
San Marcos Unified
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Val Verde Unified
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Demographics
Average across all schools in each district. Source: CCD Membership 2024-25.
| Group | San Marcos Unified | Val Verde Unified |
|---|---|---|
| White | 34.9% | 3.3% |
| African American | 1.1% | 10.3% |
| Hispanic or Latino | 48.5% | 80.7% |
| Asian | 7.8% | 2.3% |
| American Indian / Alaska Native | 0.1% | 0.2% |
| Pacific Islander | 0.2% | 0.3% |
| Multiracial | 7.3% | 2.8% |
| Free/Reduced Lunch | 32.8% | 71.4% |
Academic Resources
Source: Civil Rights Data Collection (CRDC) 2021-22
| Resource | San Marcos Unified | Val Verde Unified |
|---|---|---|
| AP Courses Offered | 46 | 55 |
| Schools with AP | 2 | 3 |
| Avg Gifted Enrollment | N/A | N/A |
| Avg Counselor Ratio | 599.5:1 | 566.2:1 |
| Chronic Absenteeism | 23.7% | 33.7% |
School Types
San Marcos Unified
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
Val Verde Unified
Regular Schools 0
Charter Schools 0
Magnet Schools 0
Title I Schools 0
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Source: U.S. Department of Education NCES Common Core of Data + F-33 finance + Civil Rights Data Collection Compiled and formatted by PlainSchools.