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Del Mar Hills Elementary School vs. Carmel Del Mar Elementary School

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School Overview

School
Del Mar Hills Elementary School
14085 Mango Dr.
Del Mar, CA 92014
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Carmel Del Mar Elementary School
12345 Carmel Park Dr.
San Diego, CA 92130
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Top Rankings

Del Mar Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 10%)

Carmel Del Mar Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 5%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 283 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Del Mar Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 75-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 583 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Carmel Del Mar Elementary School ranks in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 5%, and reading proficiency is top 5%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 85% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 88% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 22:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 61% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
283 students
583 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Del Mar Hills Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Carmel Del Mar Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
50% | 50%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Del Mar Hills Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Carmel Del Mar Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
14 teachers
26 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Del Mar Hills Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Carmel Del Mar Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
22:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Del Mar Hills Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Del Mar Union Elementary School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Carmel Del Mar Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Del Mar Union Elementary School District and the state of California, utilizing data from multiple years and featuring the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Test Scores

#441 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 5%)
#80 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 1%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Del Mar Hills Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Carmel Del Mar Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
75-79%
(Top 5% in CA)
85%
(Top 5% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Del Mar Hills Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Del Mar Union Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Carmel Del Mar Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Del Mar Union Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
75-79%
(Top 10% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
88%
(Top 1% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Del Mar Hills Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Del Mar Union Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Carmel Del Mar Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Del Mar Union Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
70-79%
(Top 5% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 5% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Del Mar Hills Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Carmel Del Mar Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
31
61
Grade 1 Students
40
64
Grade 2 Students
46
74
Grade 3 Students
41
98
Grade 4 Students
40
95
Grade 5 Students
38
98
Grade 6 Students
47
93

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
17%
44%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Del Mar Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Del Mar Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Carmel Del Mar Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Del Mar Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
14%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Del Mar Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Del Mar Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Carmel Del Mar Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Del Mar Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
n/a
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Del Mar Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Del Mar Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Carmel Del Mar Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Del Mar Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
53%
39%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Del Mar Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Del Mar Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Carmel Del Mar Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Del Mar Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
16%
6%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Del Mar Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Del Mar Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Carmel Del Mar Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Del Mar Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.65
0.65
This chart showcases the diversity score of Del Mar Hills Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Del Mar Union Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the diversity score of Carmel Del Mar Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Del Mar Union Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
9%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Del Mar Hills Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Del Mar Union Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Carmel Del Mar Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Del Mar Union Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
(21-22 School Year Data)
1%
(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Del Mar Hills Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Del Mar Union Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Carmel Del Mar Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Del Mar Union Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
 
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