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Sunset Hills Elementary School vs. Deer Canyon Elementary School

Should you attend Sunset Hills Elementary School or Deer Canyon Elementary School? Visitors to our site frequently compare these two schools. Compare their rankings, test scores, reviews and more to help you determine which school is the best choice for you.
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School Overview

School
Sunset Hills Elementary School
9291 Oviedo St.
San Diego, CA 92129
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Deer Canyon Elementary School
13455 Russet Leaf Ln.
San Diego, CA 92129
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 10%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 10%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 20%)

Deer Canyon 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 5%)
Overview
Serving 372 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Sunset Hills Elementary School ranks in the top 10% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 73% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 70-74% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 25:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 56% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 362 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Deer Canyon 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 80-84% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 23:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
-
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
372 students
362 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sunset 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 Deer Canyon Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
% Male | % Female
54% | 46%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sunset Hills Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Deer Canyon Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
16 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sunset 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 Deer Canyon Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2023-24 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
25:1
23:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sunset Hills Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Poway Unified 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 Deer Canyon Elementary School with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Poway Unified 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

#725 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 10%)
#151 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sunset 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 Deer Canyon Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
73%
(Top 10% in CA)
80-84%
(Top 5% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sunset Hills Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Poway Unified 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 Deer Canyon Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Poway Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
70-74%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
85%
(Top 5% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sunset Hills Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Poway Unified 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 Deer Canyon Elementary School who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Poway Unified School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
60-64%
(Top 10% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
75-79%
(Top 1% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Sunset Hills Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Deer Canyon Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
74
75
Grade 1 Students
45
45
Grade 2 Students
71
58
Grade 3 Students
51
69
Grade 4 Students
64
44
Grade 5 Students
67
71

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Sunset Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Poway Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2010-11 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as American Indian at Deer Canyon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as American Indian in the Poway Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2004-05 school year.
% Asian
26%
49%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sunset Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Poway Unified 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 Deer Canyon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Poway Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Hispanic
17%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sunset Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Poway Unified 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 Deer Canyon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Poway Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sunset Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Poway Unified 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 Black at Deer Canyon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Poway Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
% White
44%
29%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sunset Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Poway Unified 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 Deer Canyon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Poway Unified 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
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Sunset Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Poway Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2009-10 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Deer Canyon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Poway Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2011-12 school year.
% Two or more races
12%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sunset Hills Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Poway Unified 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 Deer Canyon Elementary School, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Poway Unified School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2023-24 school year.
0.70
0.66
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sunset Hills Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Poway Unified 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 Deer Canyon Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Poway Unified 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
7%
8%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sunset Hills Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Poway Unified 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 Deer Canyon Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Poway Unified 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%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sunset Hills Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Poway Unified 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 reduced-price lunch at Deer Canyon Elementary School, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Poway Unified School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2023-24 school year.
 
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