Top Rankings
Del Mar Union Elementary School District ranks among the top 20% of public school district in California for:
Category
Attribute
Overall Rank
Highest overall rank (Top 5%)
Math Proficiency
Highest math proficiency (Top 1%)
Reading/Language Arts Proficiency
Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
Highest science proficiency (Top 5%)
Diversity
Most diverse schools (Top 1%)
Community Size
Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
For the 2025 school year, there are 9 public schools serving 3,662 students in Del Mar Union Elementary School District. This district's average testing ranking is 10/10, which is in the top 1% of public schools in California.
Public Schools in Del Mar Union Elementary School District have an average math proficiency score of 84% (versus the California public school average of 33%), and reading proficiency score of 84% (versus the 47% statewide average).
The top ranked public schools in Del Mar Union Elementary School District are Ocean Air, Sage Canyon and Carmel Del Mar Elementary School. Overall testing rank is based on a school's combined math and reading proficiency test score ranking. Del Mar Union Elementary School District has one of the highest concentrations of top ranked public schools in California.
Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian), which is less than the California public school average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Overview
This School District
This State (CA)
# Schools
9 Schools
10,369 Schools
# Students
3,662 Students
5,826,838 Students
# Teachers
183 Teachers
268,018 Teachers
Student : Teacher Ratio
20:1
20:1
Student By Grade
District Rank
Del Mar Union Elementary School District, which is ranked #16 of all 1,925 school districts in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2022-2023 school year.
Overall District Rank
#20 out of 1941 school districts
(Top 5%)
(Top 5%)
Math Test Scores (% Proficient)
(22-23)82%
34%
Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)
84%
47%
Science Test Scores (% Proficient)
72%
29%
Students by Ethnicity:
Diversity Score
0.67
0.63
% American Indian
n/a
1%
% Asian
39%
12%
% Hispanic
10%
56%
% Black
1%
5%
% White
41%
20%
% Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
% Two or more races
9%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
District Revenue and Spending
The revenue/student of $23,688 is higher than the state median of $19,974. The school district revenue/student has grown by 40% over four school years.
The school district's spending/student of $24,155 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 64% over four school years.
Total Revenue
$87 MM
$116,387 MM
Spending
$89 MM
$107,188 MM
Revenue / Student (19-20)
$23,688
$19,974
Spending / Student (19-20)
$24,155
$18,396
Best Del Mar Union Elementary School District Public Schools (2025)
School
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
(Math and Reading Proficiency)
Location
Grades
Students
Rank: #11.
Ocean Air
(Math: 92% | Reading: 94%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
11444 Canter Heights Dr.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 481-4040
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 481-4040
Grades: K-6
| 493 students
Rank: #22.
Sage Canyon
(Math: 91% | Reading: 91%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
5290 Harvest Run Dr.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 481-7844
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 481-7844
Grades: K-6
| 478 students
Rank: #33.
Carmel Del Mar Elementary School
(Math: 88% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
12345 Carmel Park Dr.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 481-6789
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 481-6789
Grades: K-6
| 583 students
Rank: #44.
Del Mar Heights Elementary School
(Math: 84% | Reading: 88%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 1%10
13555 Boquita Dr.
Del Mar, CA 92014
(858) 755-9367
Del Mar, CA 92014
(858) 755-9367
Grades: K-6
| 277 students
Rank: #55.
Ashley Falls Elementary School
(Math: 81% | Reading: 82%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
13030 Ashley Falls Dr.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 259-7812
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 259-7812
Grades: K-6
| 357 students
Rank: #66.
Torrey Hills
(Math: 81% | Reading: 81%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
10830 Calle Mar De Mariposa
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 481-4266
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 481-4266
Grades: K-6
| 443 students
Rank: #77.
Del Mar Hills Elementary School
(Math: 80-84% | Reading: 75-79%)
Rank:
Rank:
10/
Top 5%10
14085 Mango Dr.
Del Mar, CA 92014
(858) 755-9763
Del Mar, CA 92014
(858) 755-9763
Grades: K-6
| 283 students
Rank: #88.
Sycamore Ridge
(Math: 67% | Reading: 68%)
Rank:
Rank:
9/
Top 20%10
5333 Old Carmel Valley Rd.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 755-1060
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 755-1060
Grades: K-6
| 385 students
Rank: n/an/a
6631 Solterra Vista Pkwy.
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 755-9301
San Diego, CA 92130
(858) 755-9301
Grades: K-6
| 363 students
Frequently Asked Questions
How many schools belong to Del Mar Union Elementary School District?
Del Mar Union Elementary School District manages 9 public schools serving 3,662 students.
What is the rank of Del Mar Union Elementary School District?
Del Mar Union Elementary School District is ranked #16 out of 1,925 school districts in California (top 1%) based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data for the 2022-2023 school year. This district ranks in the top 20% of California school districts for: Highest overall rank (Top 5%), Highest math proficiency (Top 1%), Highest reading/language arts proficiency (Top 5%), Highest science proficiency (Top 5%), Most diverse schools (Top 1%) and Largest student body (number of students) (Top 1%)
What is the racial composition of students in Del Mar Union Elementary School District?
41% of Del Mar Union Elementary School District students are White, 39% of students are Asian, 10% of students are Hispanic, 9% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student/teacher ratio of Del Mar Union Elementary School District?
Del Mar Union Elementary School District has a student/teacher ratio of 20:1, which is lower than the California state average of 22:1.
What is Del Mar Union Elementary School District's spending/student ratio?
The school district's spending/student of $24,155 is higher than the state median of $18,396. The school district spending/student has grown by 64% over four school years.
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