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Carmel Del Mar Elementary School

12345 Carmel Park Dr.
San Diego, CA 92130
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Tel: (858) 481-6789
carmeldelmar.dmusd.org
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Carmel Del Mar Elementary School serves 410 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 89% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%) for the 2018-19 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 89% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 47% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 410 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 89%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 89%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

School Overview

Carmel Del Mar Elementary School's student population of 410 students has declined by 21% over five school years.
The teacher population of 23 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Awards
 Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2021
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
410 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
23 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Carmel Del Mar Elementary School is 0.63, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
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State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
89%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
89%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Carmel Del Mar Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of California by year, with the latest 2018-19 school year data.
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
27%
12%
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Hispanic
12%
56%
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Black
2%
5%
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White
53%
22%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
6%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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This chart display the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in CA.
Diversity Score
0.63
0.63
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Eligible for Free Lunch
6%
53%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
6%
This chart display the percentage of students who is eligible for reduced lunch in Carmel Del Mar Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for reduced lunch in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
School Statewide Testing
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School District Name
Del Mar Union Elementary School District
Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Carmel Del Mar Elementary School's ranking?

Carmel Del Mar Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

89% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).

How many students attend Carmel Del Mar Elementary School?

410 students attend Carmel Del Mar Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

53% of Carmel Del Mar Elementary School students are White, 27% of students are Asian, 12% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Two or more races, and 2% of students are Black.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Carmel Del Mar Elementary School?

Carmel Del Mar Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Carmel Del Mar Elementary School offer ?

Carmel Del Mar Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6

What school district is Carmel Del Mar Elementary School part of?

Carmel Del Mar Elementary School is part of Del Mar Union Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 410 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 47%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 89%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 89%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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