Rio Del Mar Elementary School vs. Mar Vista Elementary School
Should you attend Rio Del Mar Elementary School or Mar Vista 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
Top Rankings
Rio Del Mar Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Math Proficiency
Mar Vista Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:
Category
Attribute
Student Attention
Overview
Serving 408 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Rio Del Mar Elementary School ranks in the top 20% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 20%, and reading proficiency is top 20%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 55% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 60% (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 36% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Serving 311 students in grades Kindergarten-6, Mar Vista Elementary School ranks in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 36% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 40% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 19:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 52% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Blue Ribbon Schools
Yes
-
Grades Offered
K-6
K-6
Total Students
408 students
311 students
% Male | % Female
57% | 43%
51% | 49%
Total Classroom Teachers
19 teachers
16 teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
21:1
19:1
Test Scores
Overall Testing Rank
#1788 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 20%)
(Top 20%)
#4367 out of 9602 schools in CA
(Top 50%)
(Top 50%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
55%
36%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
60%
40%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
35-39%
50-54%
Students by Grade
Students by Grade
Kindergarten Students
49
60
Grade 1 Students
47
37
Grade 2 Students
60
41
Grade 3 Students
52
41
Grade 4 Students
69
40
Grade 5 Students
68
46
Grade 6 Students
63
46
Students by Ethnicity
% American Indian
1%
n/a
% Asian
3%
3%
% Hispanic
22%
42%
% Black
1%
n/a
% White
64%
48%
% Hawaiian
n/a
1%
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
Diversity Score
0.54
0.59
Additional Information
Eligible for Free Lunch
19%
41%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
5%
17%
