Serving 385 students in grades 6-8, Del Mar Middle School ranks in the top 5% 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 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the California state level of 22:1.
Minority enrollment is 24% 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: 6-8
- Enrollment: 385 students
- Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
- Minority Enrollment: 24%
- Overall Testing Rank: Top 5% in CA
- Math Proficiency: 72% (Top 10%)
- Reading Proficiency: 81% (Top 5%)
- Science Proficiency: 65-69% (Top 5%)
- Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Top Rankings
Del Mar Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Science Proficiency
Student Attention
School Overview
Del Mar Middle School's student population of 385 students has declined by 28% over five school years.
The teacher population of 32 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
School Type
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
385 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
32 teachers
Students by Grade
School Calendar
School Rankings
Del Mar Middle 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 Middle School is 0.41, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.64. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Overall Testing Rank
#435 out of 9602 schools
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
33%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
81%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
65-69%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
12:1
22:1
American Indian
n/a
1%
Asian
6%
12%
Hispanic
8%
55%
Black
1%
5%
White
76%
21%
Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
Eligible for Free Lunch
5%
51%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch (09-10)
2%
9%
School Statewide Testing
School District Name
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Frequently Asked Questions
What is Del Mar Middle School's ranking?
Del Mar Middle School is ranked #435 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Del Mar Middle School often compared to?
Del Mar Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hall Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Del Mar Middle School?
385 students attend Del Mar Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
76% of Del Mar Middle School students are White, 9% of students are Two or more races, 8% of students are Hispanic, 6% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Del Mar Middle School?
Del Mar Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What grades does Del Mar Middle School offer ?
Del Mar Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Del Mar Middle School part of?
Del Mar Middle School is part of Reed Union Elementary School District.
School Reviews
1 3/25/2020
Most of the students here and rich ungrateful kids who use daddy's money to buy them whatever they want.
5 8/20/2012
This school provides free technology to the kids. This year, thie kids with be able to have their own 13 inch mac book airs. Also, the teachers and kids are super nice. Overall, this is a great school.
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