Del Mar Elementary School
Tel:
(805) 771-1858
Del Mar Elementary School serves 375 students in grades Kindergarten-5.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 39%) for the 2017-18 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60-64% (which is higher than the California state average of 50%) for the 2017-18 school year.
Del Mar Elementary School placed in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 30%) for the 2017-18 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 23:1 is equal to the California state level of 23:1.
Minority enrollment is 42% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 77% (majority Hispanic).
Top Placements
Del Mar Elementary School places among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
- Category Attribute
- Overall Rank Highest overall rank (Top 20%)
- Math Proficiency Highest math proficiency (Top 20%)
School Overview
Del Mar Elementary School's student population of 375 students has declined by 5% over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has declined by 11% over five school years.
Grades Offered | Grades Kindergarten-5 |
Total Students | 375 students |
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Gender % |
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Total Classroom Teachers | 16 teachers |
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Students by Grade |
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School Comparison
Del Mar Elementary School is ranked within the top 20% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2017-18 school year.
The diversity score of Del Mar Elementary School is 0.58, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Definition of Terms 2017-2018 School Year Data | This School | State Level (CA) |
Overall Testing Rank | #1686 out of 9602 schools (Top 20%) | |
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Math Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 39% |
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient) | 60-64% | 50% |
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Student : Teacher Ratio | 23:1 | 23:1 |
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American Indian | 2% | 1% |
Asian | 4% | 12% |
Hispanic | 28% | 54% |
Black | 1% | 5% |
White | 58% | 23% |
Hawaiian | n/a | 1% |
Two or more races | 7% | 4% |
All Ethnic Groups |
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Diversity Score | 0.58 | 0.64 |
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Eligible for Free Lunch | 49% | 53% |
Eligible for Reduced Lunch | 9% | 7% |
School Statewide Testing | View Education Department Test Scores | |
School District Name | San Luis Coastal Unified School District |
Source: 2017-2018 (latest school year available) NCES, CA Dept. of Education
Nearby Public Schools
The nearest high school to Del Mar Elementary School is Morro Bay High School (1.1 miles away)
The nearest middle school and elementary school is Cayucos Elementary School (4.6 miles away)
Show me:
- School Location Miles Grades Students
- Morro Bay Morro Bay High School Grades: 9-12 | 821 students
1.1 miles
235 Atascadero Rd.
Morro Bay, CA 93442
(805) 771-1845 1.1 9-12 821 - Cayucos Cayucos Elementary School Grades: K-8 | 191 students
4.6 miles
301 Cayucos Dr.
Cayucos, CA 93430
(805) 995-3694 4.6 K-8 191 - Los Osos Baywood Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 305 students
4.9 miles
1330 Ninth St.
Los Osos, CA 93402
(805) 534-2856 4.9 K-5 305 - Los Osos Los Osos Middle School Grades: 6-8 | 599 students
5.3 miles
1555 El Moro St.
Los Osos, CA 93402
(805) 534-2835 5.3 6-8 599 - Los Osos Monarch Grove Elementary School Grades: K-5 | 347 students
5.8 miles
348 Los Osos Valley Rd.
Los Osos, CA 93402
(805) 534-2844 5.8 K-5 347
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