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Adobe Bluffs Elementary School vs. Sunset Hills Elementary School

Should you attend Adobe Bluffs Elementary School or Sunset Hills 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.

School Overview

School
Adobe Bluffs Elementary School
8707 Adobe Bluffs Dr.
San Diego, CA 92129
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Sunset Hills Elementary School
9291 Oviedo St.
San Diego, CA 92129
: 
10/
10
Top 10%
Top Rankings

Adobe Bluffs 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%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)

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%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 20%)
Overview
Serving 549 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Adobe Bluffs 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 77% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 82% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 20:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 76% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
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).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
549 students
372 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Adobe Bluffs Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sunset Hills Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
53% | 47%
54% | 46%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Adobe Bluffs Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sunset Hills Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
28 teachers
15 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Adobe Bluffs Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sunset Hills Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
20:1
25:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Adobe Bluffs 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 2022-23 school year.
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 2022-23 school year.

Test Scores

#276 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 5%)
#725 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 10%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Adobe Bluffs 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 Sunset Hills Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
77%
(Top 5% in CA)
73%
(Top 10% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Adobe Bluffs 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 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.
82%
(Top 5% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
70-74%
(Top 20% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Adobe Bluffs 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 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.
80-84%
(Top 1% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
60-64%
(Top 10% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Adobe Bluffs Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Sunset Hills Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
113
74
Grade 1 Students
101
45
Grade 2 Students
88
71
Grade 3 Students
91
51
Grade 4 Students
79
64
Grade 5 Students
77
67

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 Adobe Bluffs 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 2009-10 school year.
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.
% Asian
48%
26%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Adobe Bluffs 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 2022-23 school year.
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 2022-23 school year.
% Hispanic
9%
17%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Adobe Bluffs 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 2022-23 school year.
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 2022-23 school year.
% Black
1%
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Adobe Bluffs 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 2022-23 school year.
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 2022-23 school year.
% White
24%
44%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Adobe Bluffs 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 2022-23 school year.
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 2022-23 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 Adobe Bluffs 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 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.
% Two or more races
18%
12%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Adobe Bluffs 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 2022-23 school year.
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 2022-23 school year.
0.68
0.70
This chart showcases the diversity score of Adobe Bluffs 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 2022-23 school year.
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 2022-23 school year.

Additional Information

Eligible for Free Lunch
11%
7%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Adobe Bluffs 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 2022-23 school year.
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 2022-23 school year.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
1%
1%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Adobe Bluffs 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 2021-22 school year.
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 2021-22 school year.
 
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