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Del Sur Elementary School vs. Monterey Ridge Elementary School

Should you attend Del Sur Elementary School or Monterey Ridge 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
Del Sur Elementary School
15665 Paseo Del Sur
San Diego, CA 92127
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Monterey Ridge Elementary School
17117 4s Ranch Pkwy.
San Diego, CA 92127
: 
10/
10
Top 5%
Top Rankings

Del Sur 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%)

Monterey Ridge 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%)
Overview
Serving 946 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Del Sur 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% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 87% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 24:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 58% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 815 students in grades Kindergarten-5, Monterey Ridge 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 82% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student-teacher ratio of 26:1 is higher than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 75% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic and Asian).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
Yes
Grades Offered
K-5
K-5
Total Students
946 students
815 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Del Sur 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 Monterey Ridge Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
52% | 48%
52% | 48%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Del Sur Elementary School.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Monterey Ridge Elementary School.
Total Classroom Teachers
39 teachers
31 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Del Sur 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 Monterey Ridge Elementary School over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student-Teacher Ratio
24:1
26:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Del Sur 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 Monterey Ridge 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

#147 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 5%)
#176 out of 9523 schools in CA
(Top 5%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Del Sur 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 Monterey Ridge Elementary School, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2022-23 school year.
80%
(Top 5% in CA)
82%
(Top 5% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Del Sur 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 Monterey Ridge 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.
87%
(Top 5% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
84%
(Top 5% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Del Sur 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 Monterey Ridge 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.
70-74%
(Top 5% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)
65-69%
(Top 5% in CA)(21-22 School Year Data)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Del Sur Elementary School by grade.
This chart displays the students of Monterey Ridge Elementary School by grade.
Kindergarten Students
169
146
Grade 1 Students
124
104
Grade 2 Students
153
127
Grade 3 Students
154
144
Grade 4 Students
180
145
Grade 5 Students
166
149

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 Del Sur 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 2019-20 school year.
n/a
% Asian
36%
56%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Del Sur 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 Monterey Ridge 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
10%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Del Sur 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 Monterey Ridge 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%
2%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Del Sur 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 Monterey Ridge 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
42%
25%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Del Sur 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 Monterey Ridge 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
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Monterey Ridge 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 2010-11 school year.
% Two or more races
11%
9%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Del Sur 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 Monterey Ridge 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
0.62
This chart showcases the diversity score of Del Sur 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 Monterey Ridge 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
9%
14%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Del Sur 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 Monterey Ridge 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%
(21-22 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Del Sur 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 2020-21 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Monterey Ridge 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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