Serving 292 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 80-84% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 85-89% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 41% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 292 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 19:1
- Minority Enrollment: 41%
- Math Proficiency: 80-84%
- Reading Proficiency: 85-89%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
School Overview
Del Mar Hills Elementary School's student population of 292 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 15 teachers has grown by 25% over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
292 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
15 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Del Mar Hills Elementary School is 0.60, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)80-84%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)85-89%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
19:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
14%
12%
Hispanic
17%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
59%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
7%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What schools are Del Mar Hills Elementary School often compared to?
Del Mar Hills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Del Mar Heights Elementary School, Carmel Del Mar Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 85-89% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Del Mar Hills Elementary School?
292 students attend Del Mar Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
59% of Del Mar Hills Elementary School students are White, 17% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Del Mar Hills Elementary School?
Del Mar Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 19:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Del Mar Hills Elementary School offer ?
Del Mar Hills Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Del Mar Hills Elementary School part of?
Del Mar Hills Elementary School is part of Del Mar Union Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is Del Mar Hills Elementary School located?
Del Mar Hills Elementary School is located in the Del Mar Heights neighborhood of Del Mar, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Del Mar Heights.
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