Serving 450 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Torrey Hills 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 78% (which is higher than the California state average of 40%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 84% (which is higher than the California state average of 51%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2024)
- Grades: Kindergarten-6
- Enrollment: 450 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
- Minority Enrollment: 59%
- Math Proficiency: 78%
- Reading Proficiency: 84%
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Torrey Hills ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
School Overview
Torrey Hills's student population of 450 students has declined by 18% over five school years.
The teacher population of 25 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
450 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
25 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
The diversity score of Torrey Hills is 0.65, which is more 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)78%
40%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
(18-19)84%
51%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
21:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
41%
12%
Hispanic
12%
56%
Black
1%
5%
White
41%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
5%
5%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
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 Torrey Hills often compared to?
Torrey Hillsis often viewed alongside schools like Ocean Air by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
78% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 40% CA state average), while 84% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 51% CA state average).
How many students attend Torrey Hills?
450 students attend Torrey Hills.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
41% of Torrey Hills students are Asian, 41% of students are White, 12% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Torrey Hills?
Torrey Hills has a student ration of 18:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Torrey Hills offer ?
Torrey Hills offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-6
What school district is Torrey Hills part of?
Torrey Hills is part of Del Mar Union Elementary School District.
In what neighborhood is Torrey Hills located?
Torrey Hills is located in the Carmel Valley neighborhood of San Diego, CA. There are 8 other public schools located in Carmel Valley.
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