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Sage Canyon vs. Ocean Air

Should you attend Sage Canyon or Ocean Air? 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
Sage Canyon
5290 Harvest Run Dr.
San Diego, CA 92130
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Ocean Air
11444 Canter Heights Dr.
San Diego, CA 92130
: 
10/
10
Top 1%
Top Rankings

Sage Canyon ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)

Ocean Air ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 1%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 1%)
Overview
Serving 478 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Sage Canyon ranks in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 91% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 91% (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 53% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 493 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Ocean Air ranks in the top 1% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 1%, and reading proficiency is top 1%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 92% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 94% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 21:1 is equal to the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 67% 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-6
K-6
Total Students
478 students
493 students
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Sage Canyon over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of students at Ocean Air over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
% Male | % Female
49% | 51%
49% | 51%
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Sage Canyon.
This pie chart depicts the gender distribution at Ocean Air.
Total Classroom Teachers
24 teachers
23 teachers
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Sage Canyon over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
This chart illustrates the total number of teachers at Ocean Air over the years, with the most recent data from the 2022-23 school year.
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
21:1
This chart presents a comparison of the student-teacher ratio at Sage Canyon with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Del Mar Union Elementary 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 Ocean Air with the average student-teacher ratio for public schools in the Del Mar Union Elementary 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

#26 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 1%)
#15 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 1%)
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Sage Canyon, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
This chart illustrates the overall school ranking of Ocean Air, encompassing data from multiple years, including the most recent figures from the 2021-22 school year.
91%
(Top 1% in CA)
92%
(Top 1% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sage Canyon who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Del Mar Union Elementary 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 Ocean Air who have achieved proficiency or higher in Math with the average percentages observed in the Del Mar Union Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
91%
(Top 1% in CA)
94%
(Top 1% in CA)
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students at Sage Canyon who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Del Mar Union Elementary 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 Ocean Air who have achieved proficiency or higher in RLA (Reading and Language Arts) with the average percentages observed in the Del Mar Union Elementary School District and California public schools over several years, with the most recent data from the 2021-22 school year.
85-89%
(Top 1% in CA)
75-79%
(Top 1% in CA)

Students by Grade

Students by Grade
This chart displays the students of Sage Canyon by grade.
This chart displays the students of Ocean Air by grade.
Kindergarten Students
50
43
Grade 1 Students
52
63
Grade 2 Students
56
53
Grade 3 Students
63
66
Grade 4 Students
95
78
Grade 5 Students
76
78
Grade 6 Students
86
112

Students by Ethnicity

% American Indian
n/a
n/a
% Asian
36%
47%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Asian at Sage Canyon, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Del Mar Union Elementary 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 Ocean Air, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Asian in the Del Mar Union Elementary 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%
8%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Hispanic at Sage Canyon, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Del Mar Union Elementary 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 Ocean Air, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Hispanic in the Del Mar Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% Black
n/a
1%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Sage Canyon, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Del Mar Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2020-21 school year.
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Black at Ocean Air, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Black in the Del Mar Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
% White
47%
33%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as White at Sage Canyon, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Del Mar Union Elementary 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 Ocean Air, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as White in the Del Mar Union Elementary 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
1%
n/a
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander at Ocean Air, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as Native Hawaiian or Pacific Islander in the Del Mar Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2013-14 school year.
% Two or more races
8%
10%
This chart presents a comparison of the percentage of students who identify as two or more races at Sage Canyon, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Del Mar Union Elementary 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 Ocean Air, versus the percentage of public school students who identify as two or more races in the Del Mar Union Elementary School District and in California, utilizing data collected over several years with the most recent figures pertaining to the 2022-23 school year.
0.64
0.66
This chart showcases the diversity score of Sage Canyon, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Del Mar Union Elementary 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 Ocean Air, juxtaposed with the average diversity score for public schools in the Del Mar Union Elementary 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
5%
3%
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for free lunch at Sage Canyon, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Del Mar Union Elementary 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 Ocean Air, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for free lunch in the Del Mar Union Elementary 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%
(19-20 School Year Data)
1%
(13-14 School Year Data)
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Sage Canyon, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Del Mar Union Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2019-20 school year.
This chart showcases the percentage of students eligible for reduced-price lunch at Ocean Air, juxtaposed with the average percentage of public school students eligible for reduced-price lunch in the Del Mar Union Elementary School District and California, utilizing data that spans several years and includes the most recent figures from the 2013-14 school year.
 
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