Texas State University601 University Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666(512) 245-2111www.txstate.edu

About Texas StateAuthorized by the Texas Legislature in 1899, Southwest Texas State Normal School opened its doors in 1903. Over the years, the Legislature broadened the institution's scope and changed its name, in succession, to Southwest Texas State Normal College, Southwest Texas State Teachers College, Southwest Texas State College, Southwest Texas State University, and in 2003 to Texas State University. Each name reflects the university's growth from a small teacher preparation institution to a major, multipurpose university. Texas State's original mission was to prepare Texas public school teachers. It became renowned for carrying out this mission, but today it does far more.

The San Marcos CampusCompleted in 1903, the red-roofed, castle-like landmark called Old Main was Texas State's first building.

As the university's student population has grown — from 303 in 1903 to 35,546 in 2013 — our San Marcos campus also has expanded. Today it consists of a 486-acre main campus and 5,038 additional acres in recreational, instructional, farm and ranch land.

The Texas State campus is as diverse as the students who live and learn here. Our hilly grounds are home to 268 buildings. Some, like Old Main, are as old as the university itself. Others, such as the Performing Arts Center, opened in 2014 and more new buildings are scheduled for completion soon.

At The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment on the Texas State campus, you can see the second-largest springs in Texas through the floor of a glass-bottom boat or glass-bottom kayak. These springs feed the San Marcos River and are home to eight endangered species, including the Texas blind salamander. Our campus is one of the best places in the world to study aquatic ecosystems and species.

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TEA updates the T.A.P.R. in January of each year.

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Public SchoolsSan Marcos ISD

T.A.P.RTexas Academic Performance Report

Total Students 8,167Total Staff (Teachers/Admin) 1,216Students per Teacher 14.6Attendance Rate 94.3%Dropout Rate (Grades 9-12) 1.5%% Tested - SAT/ACT 59.3%Average SAT Score 1009Average ACT Score 19.4STAAR Test Participation (All Grades) 99.0%STAAR All Subjects (All Grades) 70.0%4-Year Graduation Rate without Exclusions 84.7%

School RatingsBased on the 2018-19 school year. Updates in August of each year.

Campus RatingBonham Pre-K School BBowie Elementary CCrockett Elementary BELA/Reading Distinction EarnedMathematics Distinction EarnedPostsecondary Readiness Distinction EarnedDezavala Elementary CGoodnight Middle DHernandez Elementary CELA/Reading Distinction EarnedMendez Elementary CMiller Middle DPostsecondary Readiness Distinction EarnedSan Marcos High School CTravis Elementary F

�e Fastest Growing City in the Country

District Overall Rating C

San Marcos, Texas is an exciting, 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."

SAN MARCOS

Mayor & City Council: 512/393-8090Mayor_Council_Info@sanmarcostx.gov

Library: 625 E. Hopkins St. 512/393-8200

San Marcos Municipal Court 712 S Stagecoach Trail, Suite #2233 512/393-8190

Muni_Court_Info@SanMarcosTX.gov

Post O�ce: 210 S Stagecoach Trail 512/392-4831

www.usps.com

Police: 512/753-2108 Emergencies 911

Fire: 512/805-2660Emergencies 911

UtilitiesElectric City of San Marcos 512/393-8383

www.ci.san-marcos.tx.usBluebonnet Electric Cooperative 800/842-7708

www.bluebonnetelectric.coop Pedernales Electric Cooperative 512/262-2161

www.pec.coop

GasCenterPoint Energy 800/427-7142

www.centerpointenergy.com

Cable/Internet/PhoneAT&T 866/269-3259

www.att.comGrande Communications 512/878-4880

www.mygrande.comTime Warner 512/805-2555

www.timewarnercable.com/Texas

Helpful NumbersRegional ParksBicentennial ParkLocated at 209 S. CM Allen Parkway. The park is 4 acres and the amenities include Picnic Tables, Hike/Bike Trails, BBQ Grills and Trash Cans.

City ParkLocated at 170 Charles Austin Dr. The park is 18 acres and the amenities include a Playground, Basketball Court, Hike/Bike Trails, Picnic Tables, BBQ Grills, Benches and Trash Cans. The City Park Recreation Hall is available for rental, for information on fees and availability call 512-393-8400.

Children's ParkLocated at 205 S. CM Allen Parkway. The park is 7 acres and the amenities include Restrooms, Playground,Pavilion, Picnic Tables, Benches, Water Fountain, BBQ Grills and Trash Cans.

Dog ParkLocated at 250 Charles Austin Dr. The park is 2 acres and the amenities include a Covered Shade Area, Picnic Tables, Benches, Water Tub, Water Fountain, Pett Mit Dispenser, Scoops, and Trash Cans.

Five Mile Dam ParkLocated at 4440 Old S. Stagecoach Trl. The park is 45 acres and the amenities include Soccer Fields (under direction of SMAYSO), Pavilion, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Playground and Hike/Bike Trails.

Gary Sports ComplexLocated at 2600 Airport HWY 21. The park is 42 acres and the amenities include Restrooms, Adult/Youth Softball Fields, Picnic Tables, Water Fountain and Trash Cans.

Lancaster ParkLocated at 2108 Lancaster St. The park is 1 acre.

Ramon Lucio ParkLocated at 601 S. CM Allen Parkway. The park is 22 acres and the amenities include Baseball/Softball Fields (under direction of SMYBSA) Restrooms, Hike/Bike Trails, Picnic Tables, BBQ Grill, Benches, Trash Cans and a Pavilion.

Rio Vista ParkLocated at 555 Cheatham St. at the corner of Cheatham St. and CM Allen Parkway. The park is 14 acres and the amenities include Restrooms, Tennis Courts, 1/2 Basketball Court,Picnic Tables, BBQ Grills, Benches, a Pavilion, City Swimming Pool, Hike/Bike Trails and Trash Cans.

San Marcos Plaza ParkLocated at 201 N. CM Allen Parkway on the corner of CM Allen Parkway and Hopkins St. The park is 5.1 acres and the amenities include Hike/Bike Trails, Benches, Wooden Deck, Large Stage (available for special events), Trash Cans and The Fish Hatchery Building (available for rental), for information on fees and availability contact 512-393-8400.

San Marcos Wildlife HabitatLocated at 700 Cheatham St. The park is 10 acres and the ameni-ties include Restrooms, Hike/Bike Trails, Benches, Trash Cans, Picnic Tables and BBQ Grills.

Sessom Creek ParkLocated at 915 Chestnut St. The park is 5 acres.

Skate ParkLocated at 627 E. Hopkins St. The park is 1 acre and the amenities include Skate Ramps, Skate Bowl, Shade Structure, Picnic Tables, Benches, Water Fountain, Portable Restroom and Trash Cans.

�e San Marcos RiverOne of the most loved family recreation areas, the San Marcos River, bubbles to life from hundreds of springs right in the City's center. Always a refreshing 72 degrees, the river is enjoyed year ‘round.

Rio Vista Park, where the Lions Club Tube Rental shuttle will pick you up, is a relaxing area that includes pavilions, picnic tables, and children's play park. The river at this area has deep pools to swim and float that flow into the three chutes known as Rio Vista Falls. It's great fun to shoot the falls over and over again!

Help keep the San Marcos River beautiful. Mesh trash bags are tied to your tubes for convenience during your time on the water. Trash cans are located in and around the park and shuttle pick up area. Please dispose of your trash and recyclables properly.

Lions Club TubingCity Park, San Marcoswww.tubesanmarcos.com

Lions Club Tube Rental is located in the Rec Hall at San Marcos City Park. The float lasts about an hour and ends at Rio Vista Park. Play around for a while or shoot the falls and then take the shuttle back to the beginning. Rentals are good for all day activities.

They are open weekends beginning in May and seven days a week all summer - Memorial Day through Labor Day. Hours of operation are 10:00am to 7:00pm. Our last pick up at Rio Vista Park is at 6:30pm

San Marcos, Texas is an exciting, 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."

SAN MARCOS

Mayor & City Council: 512/393-8090Mayor_Council_Info@sanmarcostx.gov

Library: 625 E. Hopkins St. 512/393-8200

San Marcos Municipal Court 712 S Stagecoach Trail, Suite #2233 512/393-8190

Muni_Court_Info@SanMarcosTX.gov

Post O�ce: 210 S Stagecoach Trail 512/392-4831

www.usps.com

Police: 512/753-2108 Emergencies 911

Fire: 512/805-2660Emergencies 911

UtilitiesElectric City of San Marcos 512/393-8383

www.ci.san-marcos.tx.usBluebonnet Electric Cooperative 800/842-7708

www.bluebonnetelectric.coop Pedernales Electric Cooperative 512/262-2161

www.pec.coop

GasCenterPoint Energy 800/427-7142

www.centerpointenergy.com

Cable/Internet/PhoneAT&T 866/269-3259

www.att.comGrande Communications 512/878-4880

www.mygrande.comTime Warner 512/805-2555

www.timewarnercable.com/Texas

Helpful NumbersRegional ParksBicentennial ParkLocated at 209 S. CM Allen Parkway. The park is 4 acres and the amenities include Picnic Tables, Hike/Bike Trails, BBQ Grills and Trash Cans.

City ParkLocated at 170 Charles Austin Dr. The park is 18 acres and the amenities include a Playground, Basketball Court, Hike/Bike Trails, Picnic Tables, BBQ Grills, Benches and Trash Cans. The City Park Recreation Hall is available for rental, for information on fees and availability call 512-393-8400.

Children's ParkLocated at 205 S. CM Allen Parkway. The park is 7 acres and the amenities include Restrooms, Playground,Pavilion, Picnic Tables, Benches, Water Fountain, BBQ Grills and Trash Cans.

Dog ParkLocated at 250 Charles Austin Dr. The park is 2 acres and the amenities include a Covered Shade Area, Picnic Tables, Benches, Water Tub, Water Fountain, Pett Mit Dispenser, Scoops, and Trash Cans.

Five Mile Dam ParkLocated at 4440 Old S. Stagecoach Trl. The park is 45 acres and the amenities include Soccer Fields (under direction of SMAYSO), Pavilion, Picnic Tables, Restrooms, Playground and Hike/Bike Trails.

Gary Sports ComplexLocated at 2600 Airport HWY 21. The park is 42 acres and the amenities include Restrooms, Adult/Youth Softball Fields, Picnic Tables, Water Fountain and Trash Cans.

Lancaster ParkLocated at 2108 Lancaster St. The park is 1 acre.

Ramon Lucio ParkLocated at 601 S. CM Allen Parkway. The park is 22 acres and the amenities include Baseball/Softball Fields (under direction of SMYBSA) Restrooms, Hike/Bike Trails, Picnic Tables, BBQ Grill, Benches, Trash Cans and a Pavilion.

Rio Vista ParkLocated at 555 Cheatham St. at the corner of Cheatham St. and CM Allen Parkway. The park is 14 acres and the amenities include Restrooms, Tennis Courts, 1/2 Basketball Court,Picnic Tables, BBQ Grills, Benches, a Pavilion, City Swimming Pool, Hike/Bike Trails and Trash Cans.

San Marcos Plaza ParkLocated at 201 N. CM Allen Parkway on the corner of CM Allen Parkway and Hopkins St. The park is 5.1 acres and the amenities include Hike/Bike Trails, Benches, Wooden Deck, Large Stage (available for special events), Trash Cans and The Fish Hatchery Building (available for rental), for information on fees and availability contact 512-393-8400.

San Marcos Wildlife HabitatLocated at 700 Cheatham St. The park is 10 acres and the ameni-ties include Restrooms, Hike/Bike Trails, Benches, Trash Cans, Picnic Tables and BBQ Grills.

Sessom Creek ParkLocated at 915 Chestnut St. The park is 5 acres.

Skate ParkLocated at 627 E. Hopkins St. The park is 1 acre and the amenities include Skate Ramps, Skate Bowl, Shade Structure, Picnic Tables, Benches, Water Fountain, Portable Restroom and Trash Cans.

�e San Marcos RiverOne of the most loved family recreation areas, the San Marcos River, bubbles to life from hundreds of springs right in the City's center. Always a refreshing 72 degrees, the river is enjoyed year ‘round.

Rio Vista Park, where the Lions Club Tube Rental shuttle will pick you up, is a relaxing area that includes pavilions, picnic tables, and children's play park. The river at this area has deep pools to swim and float that flow into the three chutes known as Rio Vista Falls. It's great fun to shoot the falls over and over again!

Help keep the San Marcos River beautiful. Mesh trash bags are tied to your tubes for convenience during your time on the water. Trash cans are located in and around the park and shuttle pick up area. Please dispose of your trash and recyclables properly.

Lions Club TubingCity Park, San Marcoswww.tubesanmarcos.com

Lions Club Tube Rental is located in the Rec Hall at San Marcos City Park. The float lasts about an hour and ends at Rio Vista Park. Play around for a while or shoot the falls and then take the shuttle back to the beginning. Rentals are good for all day activities.

They are open weekends beginning in May and seven days a week all summer - Memorial Day through Labor Day. Hours of operation are 10:00am to 7:00pm. Our last pick up at Rio Vista Park is at 6:30pm

Texas State University601 University Dr, San Marcos, TX 78666(512) 245-2111www.txstate.edu

About Texas StateAuthorized by the Texas Legislature in 1899, Southwest Texas State Normal School opened its doors in 1903. Over the years, the Legislature broadened the institution's scope and changed its name, in succession, to Southwest Texas State Normal College, Southwest Texas State Teachers College, Southwest Texas State College, Southwest Texas State University, and in 2003 to Texas State University. Each name reflects the university's growth from a small teacher preparation institution to a major, multipurpose university. Texas State's original mission was to prepare Texas public school teachers. It became renowned for carrying out this mission, but today it does far more.

The San Marcos CampusCompleted in 1903, the red-roofed, castle-like landmark called Old Main was Texas State's first building.

As the university's student population has grown — from 303 in 1903 to 35,546 in 2013 — our San Marcos campus also has expanded. Today it consists of a 486-acre main campus and 5,038 additional acres in recreational, instructional, farm and ranch land.

The Texas State campus is as diverse as the students who live and learn here. Our hilly grounds are home to 268 buildings. Some, like Old Main, are as old as the university itself. Others, such as the Performing Arts Center, opened in 2014 and more new buildings are scheduled for completion soon.

At The Meadows Center for Water and the Environment on the Texas State campus, you can see the second-largest springs in Texas through the floor of a glass-bottom boat or glass-bottom kayak. These springs feed the San Marcos River and are home to eight endangered species, including the Texas blind salamander. Our campus is one of the best places in the world to study aquatic ecosystems and species.

www.IndependenceTitle.com

Independence Title

SAN MARCOS

TEA updates the T.A.P.R. in January of each year.

TEXAS

Public SchoolsSan Marcos ISD

T.A.P.RTexas Academic Performance Report

Total Students 8,167Total Staff (Teachers/Admin) 1,216Students per Teacher 14.6Attendance Rate 94.3%Dropout Rate (Grades 9-12) 1.5%% Tested - SAT/ACT 59.3%Average SAT Score 1009Average ACT Score 19.4STAAR Test Participation (All Grades) 99.0%STAAR All Subjects (All Grades) 70.0%4-Year Graduation Rate without Exclusions 84.7%

School RatingsBased on the 2018-19 school year. Updates in August of each year.

Campus RatingBonham Pre-K School BBowie Elementary CCrockett Elementary BELA/Reading Distinction EarnedMathematics Distinction EarnedPostsecondary Readiness Distinction EarnedDezavala Elementary CGoodnight Middle DHernandez Elementary CELA/Reading Distinction EarnedMendez Elementary CMiller Middle DPostsecondary Readiness Distinction EarnedSan Marcos High School CTravis Elementary F

�e Fastest Growing City in the Country

District Overall Rating C