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Public Schools Texas State University San Marcos ISD 601 University Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666 (512) 245-2111 www.txstate.edu T.A.P.R TEA updates the T.A.P.R. in January of each year. Texas Academic Performance Report District Overall Rating C About Texas State

Total Students 8,167 Authorized by the Texas Legislature in 1899, Southwest Texas State Normal School opened its doors in 1903. Over the years, the Total Staff (Teachers/Admin) 1,216 Legislature broadened the institution's scope and changed its Students per Teacher 14.6 name, in succession, to Southwest Texas State Normal College, Attendance Rate 94.3% Southwest Texas State Teachers College, Southwest Texas State Dropout Rate (Grades 9-12) 1.5% College, Southwest Texas State University, and in 2003 to Texas State University. Each name reflects the university's growth from a % Tested - SAT/ACT 59.3% small teacher preparation institution to a major, multipurpose Average SAT Score 1009 university. Texas State's original mission was to prepare Texas Average ACT Score 19.4 public school teachers. It became renowned for carrying out this mission, but today it does far more. STAAR Test Participation (All Grades) 99.0% STAAR All Subjects (All Grades) 70.0% 4-Year Graduation Rate without Exclusions 84.7% The San Marcos Campus

Completed in 1903, the red-roofed, castle-like landmark called Old School Ratings Main was Texas State's first building. Based on the 2018-19 school year. Updates in August of each year. As the university's student population has grown — from 303 in 1903 to 35,546 in 2013 — our San Marcos campus also has Campus Rating expanded. Today it consists of a 486-acre main campus and Bonham Pre-K School B 5,038 additional acres in recreational, instructional, farm and ranch Bowie Elementary C land. Crockett Elementary B ELA/Reading Distinction Earned The Texas State campus is as diverse as the students who live Mathematics Distinction Earned and learn here. Our hilly grounds are home to 268 buildings. Postsecondary Readiness Distinction Earned Some, like Old Main, are as old as the university itself. Others, Dezavala Elementary C such as the Performing Arts Center, opened in 2014 and more new Goodnight Middle D buildings are scheduled for completion soon. Hernandez Elementary C ELA/Reading Distinction Earned At The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment on the Mendez Elementary C Texas State campus, you can see the second-largest springs in Miller Middle D Texas through the floor of a glass-bottom boat or glass-bottom Independence Title Postsecondary Readiness Distinction Earned kayak. These springs feed the San Marcos River and are home to San Marcos High School C eight endangered species, including the Texas blind salamander. Travis Elementary F Our campus is one of the best places in the world to study aquatic www.IndependenceTitle.com ecosystems and species. AN ARCOS SSan Marcos, Texas is an exciting,M historic community in the heart of Central Texas midway between Austin and San Antonio. Founded in 1851 along the spring-fed San Marcos River, the city has actually attracted human beings for more than 12,000 years. Archaeologists have found artifacts of ancient native Americans who lived, fished and hunted along the banks. The city is on the Interstate 35 corridor between Austin and San Antonio and is the seat of Hays County. Its population was 44,894 in 2010. In 2013 the U.S. Census Bureau estimated the population at 54,076.

Today, San Marcos is home to Texas State University, (alma mater of LBJ) the famous San Marcos outlet malls (largest in the Southwest) an historic downtown with many live music venues, Our residents come from diverse backgrounds and are dedicated to an exciting variety of civic, educational, cultural, sports, outdoor and religious activities.

In 2010, San Marcos was listed in Business Week's fourth annual survey of the "Best Places to Raise your Kids." In 2013 and 2014, the United States Census Bureau named San Marcos the fastest-growing city in the United States. In December 2013, San Marcos was named #9 on Business Insider's list of the "10 Most Exciting Small Cities In America."

Rio Vista Park Regional Parks Located at 555 Cheatham St. at the corner of Cheatham St. and CM Helpful Numbers Allen Parkway. The park is 14 acres and the amenities include Bicentennial Park Restrooms, Tennis Courts, 1/2 Basketball Court,Picnic Tables, BBQ Mayor & City Council: 512/393-8090 Located at 209 S. CM Allen Parkway. The park is 4 acres and the Grills, Benches, a Pavilion, City Swimming Pool, Hike/Bike Trails [email protected] amenities include Picnic Tables, Hike/Bike Trails, BBQ Grills and and Trash Cans. Trash Cans. San Marcos Plaza Park Library: 625 E. Hopkins St. 512/393-8200 City Park Located at 201 N. CM Allen Parkway on the corner of CM Allen Located at 170 Charles Austin Dr. The park is 18 acres and the Parkway and Hopkins St. The park is 5.1 acres and the amenities amenities include a Playground, Basketball Court, Hike/Bike Trails, include Hike/Bike Trails, Benches, Wooden Deck, Large Stage San Marcos Municipal Court 712 S Stagecoach Trail, Suite #2233 512/393-8190 Picnic Tables, BBQ Grills, Benches and Trash Cans. The City (available for special events), Trash Cans and The Fish Hatchery Park Recreation Hall is available for rental, for information on fees Building (available for rental), for information on fees and availability [email protected] and availability call 512-393-8400. contact 512-393-8400. Post O ce: Children's Park San Marcos Wildlife Habitat 210 S Stagecoach Trail 512/392-4831 www.usps.com Located at 205 S. CM Allen Parkway. The park is 7 acres and the Located at 700 Cheatham St. The park is 10 acres and the ameni- e San Marcos River amenities include Restrooms, Playground,Pavilion, Picnic Tables, ties include Restrooms, Hike/Bike Trails, Benches, Trash Cans, Benches, Water Fountain, BBQ Grills and Trash Cans. Picnic Tables and BBQ Grills. One of the most loved family recreation areas, the San Marcos Police: 512/753-2108 River, bubbles to life from hundreds of springs right in the City's Emergencies 911 Sessom Creek Park center. Always a refreshing 72 degrees, the river is enjoyed year Dog Park ‘round. Located at 250 Charles Austin Dr. The park is 2 acres and the Located at 915 Chestnut St. The park is 5 acres. Fire: 512/805-2660 Emergencies 911 amenities include a Covered Shade Area, Picnic Tables, Benches, Rio Vista Park, where the Lions Club Tube Rental shuttle will pick Water Tub, Water Fountain, Pett Mit Dispenser, Scoops, and Trash Skate Park you up, is a relaxing area that includes pavilions, picnic tables, and Cans. Located at 627 E. Hopkins St. The park is 1 acre and the amenities children's play park. The river at this area has deep pools to swim Utilities include Skate Ramps, Skate Bowl, Shade Structure, Picnic Tables, and float that flow into the three chutes known as Rio Vista Falls. It's Electric Five Mile Dam Park Benches, Water Fountain, Portable Restroom and Trash Cans. great fun to shoot the falls over and over again! City of San Marcos 512/393-8383 Located at 4440 Old S. Stagecoach Trl. The park is 45 acres and www.ci.san-marcos.tx.us the amenities include Soccer Fields (under direction of SMAYSO), Help keep the San Marcos River beautiful. Mesh trash bags are tied Bluebonnet Electric Cooperative 800/842-7708 Pavilion, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Playground and Hike/Bike to your tubes for convenience during your time on the water. Trash www.bluebonnetelectric.coop Trails. cans are located in and around the park and shuttle pick up area. Pedernales Electric Cooperative 512/262-2161 Please dispose of your trash and recyclables properly. www.pec.coop Gary Sports Complex Located at 2600 Airport HWY 21. The park is 42 acres and the Lions Club Tubing Gas amenities include Restrooms, Adult/Youth Softball Fields, Picnic City Park, San Marcos CenterPoint Energy 800/427-7142 Tables, Water Fountain and Trash Cans. www.tubesanmarcos.com www.centerpointenergy.com

Lancaster Park Lions Club Tube Rental is located in the Rec Hall at San Marcos Cable/Internet/Phone City Park. The float lasts about an hour and ends at Rio Vista Park. Located at 2108 Lancaster St. The park is 1 acre. AT&T 866/269-3259 Play around for a while or shoot the falls and then take the shuttle www.att.com back to the beginning. Rentals are good for all day activities. Ramon Lucio Park Grande Communications 512/878-4880 Located at 601 S. CM Allen Parkway. The park is 22 acres and www.mygrande.com the amenities include Baseball/Softball Fields (under direction of They are open weekends beginning in May and seven days a week all summer - Memorial Day through Labor Day. Hours of operation Time Warner 512/805-2555 SMYBSA) Restrooms, Hike/Bike Trails, Picnic Tables, BBQ Grill, www.timewarnercable.com/Texas Benches, Trash Cans and a Pavilion. are 10:00am to 7:00pm. Our last pick up at Rio Vista Park is at 6:30pm AN ARCOS SSan Marcos, Texas is an exciting,M historic community in the heart of Central Texas midway between Austin and San Antonio. Founded in 1851 along the spring-fed San Marcos River, the city has actually attracted human beings for more than 12,000 years. Archaeologists have found artifacts of ancient native Americans who lived, fished and hunted along the banks. The city is on the Interstate 35 corridor between Austin and San Antonio and is the seat of Hays County. Its population was 44,894 in 2010. In 2013 the U.S. Census Bureau estimated the population at 54,076.