Just Around the Corner: Schools
Maria Hernandez Elementary School
One of the great perks of Lively Lane’s location is the proximity to a couple local schools. Just under a mile away (a 16-minute walk / five-minute bike ride) is Maria Hernandez Elementary School; and, Doris Miller Middle School, is located just a little over a mile away, or a 24-minute walk / seven-minute bike ride, as highlighted on the following map.
Hernandez welcomes students ages, 5 to 11, kindergarten through 5th grade; and Miller welcomes students ages, 11 to 14, grades 6th through 8th. Both schools are part of the San Marcos Consolidated Independent School District (SMCISD). Read on to learn a little more about the school district and its recent improvement projects.
SMCISD School System Highlights
The school district is home to 8,100 students and provides unique opportunities for students at all levels including…
Free breakfast and lunch to all students
Fully funded pre-K program
Dual language programs
S.A.T. exams provided for high school students
Map trailing path from Lively Lane to Hernandez Elementary and Miller Middle.
The district coined the term “small town feel, big time access” to sum up their dedication to educating the young minds of the San Marcos area. In partnership with parents and the community, SMCISD’s mission is to provide a quality education to all students, empowering them to pursue productive and fulfilling lives.
2017 Existing School Improvements Construction Bond
Active members in the San Marcos community voted and approved a $107 million construction bond package due to SMCISD’s increasing enrollment in 2017. This comes with the intention of creating equality across all district elementary schools and a desire for all students to have the same opportunities.
Some of the exciting improvements in SMCISD include the following:
Library update for 21st-century learning and renovations to provide small-group/project-based learning spaces at Hernandez Elementary
Increased capacity of San Marcos High School to 2,700 students with the addition of Career and Tech Expansion and Renovations
New buses and the addition of a transportation building for additional buses, including site infrastructure and parking lots
Photo from Miller Middle School Education Snapshots
Recent Miller Construction Updates
Miller Middle School underwent a comprehensive $19.6 million renovation as part of the ongoing SMCISD improvement plan. The project, which started a few years ago, was completed on schedule in 2021, and the upgrades have significantly enhanced the school's facilities.
The renovation included modernizing the interior spaces, upgrading HVAC systems for better energy efficiency and air quality, and improving the building’s exterior envelope. Additionally, new administrative offices were added, science labs were revamped with state-of-the-art equipment, and a new orchestra room and band hall were built to support the growing arts programs. For the latest updates and details on these and other district projects, visit the SMCISD website.
You can’t beat how close Lively Lane is to these great SMCISD schools! If you are interested in moving your family to our pocket neighborhood, give us a call and we can help you with a smooth transition to your future home.
Cover image of Hernandez Elementary taken by Lively Lane.