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Del Mar Hills Elementary School

14085 Mango Dr.
Del Mar, CA 92014
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Tel: (858) 755-9763
delmarhills.dmusd.org
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Del Mar Hills Elementary School serves 206 students in grades Kindergarten-6.
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 80-84% (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 85-89% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%) for the 2018-19 school year.
The student:teacher ratio of 16:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 206 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 80-84%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 85-89%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

Category
Attribute
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%)
Student Attention
Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%)

School Overview

Del Mar Hills Elementary School's student population of 206 students has declined by 34% over five school years.
The teacher population of 13 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Awards
 Blue Ribbon School - Selected in 2019
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
206 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
13 teachers
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Students by Grade
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School Calendar
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School Rankings

The diversity score of Del Mar Hills Elementary School is 0.55, 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.
Definition of Terms 2020-2021 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
80-84%
40%
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Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)
85-89%
51%
This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Reading/Language Arts of Del Mar Hills 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
16:1
22:1
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American Indian
n/a
n/a
Asian
10%
12%
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Hispanic
18%
56%
This chart display the percentage of Hispanic students in Del Mar Hills Elementary School and the percentage of Hispanic public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Black
n/a
5%
This chart display the percentage of Black students in Del Mar Hills Elementary School and the percentage of Black public school students in California by year, with the latest 2013-14 school year data.
White
64%
22%
This chart display the percentage of White students in Del Mar Hills Elementary School and the percentage of White public school students in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
8%
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
0.55
0.63
This chart display the diversity score of Del Mar Hills Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
10%
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 Del Mar Hills 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 Del Mar Hills Elementary School's ranking?

Del Mar Hills Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Largest student body (number of students) (Top 20%) and Lowest student:teacher ratio (Top 20%).

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?

206 students attend Del Mar Hills Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

64% of Del Mar Hills Elementary School students are White, 18% of students are Hispanic, 10% of students are Asian, and 8% of students are Two or more races.

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

Del Mar Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 16:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.

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.

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Quick Stats (2023)

  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 206 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 16:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 36%
  • Math Proficiency
    : 80-84%
  • Reading Proficiency
    : 85-89%
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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