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14085 Mango Drive, Del Mar, CA 92014-0640
Summary
Del Mar Hills Elementary is an excellent school.
Reading and math results average to the 99th percentile among comparable California schools.
86.1% of students met California's reading standard, and it is quickly trending up.
88.8% of students met California's math standard, which is excellent statewide and is trending up.
Proficiency stats
| Current Reading Proficiency | 86.1% |
| Current Math Proficiency | 88.8% |
| Reading State Rank | 58/4,657 (99th percentile) |
| Math State Rank | 39/4,657 (99th percentile) |
School information
| Student / Teacher Ratio | 15:1 |
| Student enrollment (2024–25) | 224 |
| Low-Income Students | 21 (9.4%) |
| English Learners | 21 (9.4%) |
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Ed-Data
CAASPP| Admissions | Open enrollment |
|---|---|
| Charter school | No |
| Magnet school | No |
Test score trends
Reading rose 8.0 points from last year and rose 11.1 points over the full period. Math rose 6.6 points from last year and rose 9.1 points over the full period.
•Math +9.1 percentage points (2024–2026)Reading Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Most students in every reported group meet the reading standard. Two or more races and Asian students have the strongest results.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the reading standard ranges from 80.0% to 88.9% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s reading results rank in the top 2% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current reading gap cannot be calculated.
Math Proficiency Scores
2026 state test results
Race and Ethnicity
Asian students have the strongest math results at about 100% proficiency. The other reported groups range from about 80% to 95%.
Distribution of Scores by Grade
The share meeting the math standard ranges from 82.9% to 97.1% across the grades shown. Overall, the school’s math results rank in the top 1% among California schools in the same grade-level category.
Low-Income vs Non-Low-Income
Results for both income groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
English Learners vs English Native
Results for both language groups are unavailable, so a current math gap cannot be calculated.
Progress as students move up
2023–2026
How we compare income gaps
“Typical” means the median gap across 1,479 schools for reading and 1,483 for math. The comparison uses 2026 California K–6 schools with at least 20 tested students in each income group and a reported low-income student population. Each school counts once. Its gap is non-low-income proficiency minus low-income proficiency, including negative gaps. California state test data
Understanding this school
How does Del Mar Hills Elementary compare within the district?
Del Mar Hills Elementary is No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 9 K–6 schools in Del Mar Union Elementary with 2026 results.
Explore the district’s schoolsHow does Del Mar Hills Elementary rank in California?
Del Mar Hills Elementary ranks No. 58 of 4,657 in reading and No. 39 of 4,657 in math for 2026. These proficiency rankings compare California schools in the same grade-level category.
How does Del Mar Hills Elementary compare with other schools in Del Mar?
Del Mar Hills Elementary is No. 1 in both reading and math proficiency among the 2 K–6 schools in Del Mar with 2026 results.
Explore schools in Del MarHow does Del Mar Hills Elementary compare with other schools in San Diego County?
Del Mar Hills Elementary is No. 1 in reading and No. 2 in math proficiency among the 116 K–6 schools in San Diego County with 2026 results.
Explore schools in San Diego CountyWhich schools should I compare?
Schools serving K–6 in the same district.
| School | Math | Reading |
|---|---|---|
| Del Mar Hills ElementaryThis school | 88.8% | 86.1% |
| Del Mar Heights Elementary | 82.0% | 84.7% |
| Ashley Falls Elementary | 75.8% | 75.7% |
