Del Mar Hills Elementary School

14085 Mango Dr.
Del Mar, CA 92014
(School attendance zone shown in map)
10/
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Top 5%
Serving 288 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Del Mar Hills 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 80-84% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 75-79% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 18:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 45% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 288 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Top 5% in CA
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 5%)
  • 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:

School Overview

Del Mar Hills Elementary School's student population of 288 students has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
The teacher population of 16 teachers has grown by 33% over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades Kindergarten-6
Total Students
288 students
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Total Classroom Teachers
16 teachers
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School Rankings

Del Mar Hills Elementary School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Del Mar Hills Elementary School is 0.64, which is equal to the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
This School
State Level (CA)
#353 out of 9602 schools
(Top 5%)
This chart displays the overall school rank of Del Mar Hills Elementary School, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
80-84%
33%
This chart displays the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Del Mar Hills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2021-22 school year data.
75-79%
47%
This chart displays 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 2021-22 school year data.
70-79%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
18:1
22:1
This chart displays the student teacher ratio of Del Mar Hills Elementary School and the public school average student teacher ratio of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
14%
12%
This chart displays the percentage of Asian students in Del Mar Hills Elementary School and the percentage of Asian public school students in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Hispanic
16%
55%
This chart displays 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 2022-23 school year data.
Black
1%
5%
This chart displays 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 2022-23 school year data.
White
55%
21%
This chart displays 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 2022-23 school year data.
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
14%
6%
This chart displays the percentage of students of two or more races in Del Mar Hills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students of two or more races in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
All Ethnic Groups
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of students of all ethnic groups in Del Mar Hills Elementary School.
This chart displays the percentage breakdown of public school students of all ethnic groups in California.
0.64
This chart displays the diversity score of Del Mar Hills Elementary School and the public school average diversity score of California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Free Lunch
8%
51%
This chart displays the percentage of students who is eligible for free lunch in Del Mar Hills Elementary School and the percentage of public school students who is eligible for free lunch in California by year, with the latest 2022-23 school year data.
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (21-22)
1%
7%
This chart displays 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 2021-22 school year data.
Source: 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 is ranked #353 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Del Mar Hills Elementary School often compared to?
Del Mar Hills Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Del Mar Heights Elementary School, Carmel Del Mar Elementary School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
80-84% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 75-79% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Del Mar Hills Elementary School?
288 students attend Del Mar Hills Elementary School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
55% of Del Mar Hills Elementary School students are White, 16% of students are Hispanic, 14% of students are Asian, 14% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Del Mar Hills Elementary School?
Del Mar Hills Elementary School has a student ration of 18:1, 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.
In what neighborhood is Del Mar Hills Elementary School located?
Del Mar Hills Elementary School is located in the Del Mar Heights neighborhood of Del Mar, CA. There are 1 other public schools located in Del Mar Heights.

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Quick Stats (2024-25)

  • School Type: Magnet School
  • Grades: Kindergarten-6
  • Enrollment: 288 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 18:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 45%
  • : Top 5%
  • : 80-84% (Top 5%)
  • : 75-79% (Top 10%)
  • : 70-79% (Top 5%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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