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7.7 avg / 10

Del Mar Union Elementary School District

School District · San Diego, California

Students: 3,662
Teachers (FTE): 183

Avg Rating

7.7

out of 10

Schools

9

9 elem

Per-Pupil Spending

$20,785

Student-Teacher Ratio

20:1

How this district compares

California rank

#55 of 713

districts by avg. composite

Vs. state average

+1.4

above California avg

Per-pupil spending

$20,785

+$3,138 vs California median

District size

3,662 students

Typical than California median

About Del Mar Union Elementary

Del Mar Union Elementary is a San Diego, California school district serving 9 schools. The district educates 3,662 students with a student-teacher ratio of 20:1. The district invests $20,785 per student annually.

With an average rating of 7.7/10, Del Mar Union Elementary is among the strongest-performing districts in the state.

The highest-rated school in the district is Sage Canyon, which has a composite score of 9.0/10.

In standardized testing, Del Mar Union Elementary students show an average math proficiency of 81.2% and ELA proficiency of 80.5%.

The district includes 9 elementary schools .

District Map

Schools in Del Mar Union Elementary, colored by MySchoolScout rank. Click a pin for details.

District Average Test Scores

Math Proficiency 81.2%
School
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ELA Proficiency 80.5%
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Average proficiency across all schools in Del Mar Union Elementary with test data.

District Details

State
California
City
San Diego
Total Enrollment
3,662
Teachers (FTE)
183
Child Poverty Rate
0.0%
Data Year
2023

Frequently Asked Questions

How many schools are in Del Mar Union Elementary?

Del Mar Union Elementary has 9 schools in total — 9 elementary. You can explore each school's ratings and details on this page.

What is the average rating for Del Mar Union Elementary?

The average composite rating for Del Mar Union Elementary is 7.7/10. This score is calculated from the individual ratings of all schools with academic data in the district.

What is the per-pupil spending in Del Mar Union Elementary?

Del Mar Union Elementary spends $20,785 per student per year.

What is the student-teacher ratio in Del Mar Union Elementary?

The average student-teacher ratio in Del Mar Union Elementary is 20:1.

What is the top-rated school in Del Mar Union Elementary?

Sage Canyon is the highest-rated school in Del Mar Union Elementary with a composite score of 9.0/10.

What are the test scores in Del Mar Union Elementary?

Across schools in Del Mar Union Elementary with test data, the average math proficiency is 81.2% and the average ELA (reading/writing) proficiency is 80.5%. These figures represent the percentage of students meeting or exceeding grade-level standards.

How does Del Mar Union Elementary compare to other districts in California?

Del Mar Union Elementary has an average school rating of 7.7/10 across 9 schools. Families can compare this to other districts in California by visiting individual district pages. Factors like school size, available programs, and community demographics also play a role in choosing the right fit.

How does MySchoolScout rate schools?

MySchoolScout ratings are based on a comprehensive methodology that weighs Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Learn more about our rating system on our methodology page.

District Averages

Overall Rating
7.7/10
Math Proficiency
81.2%
ELA Proficiency
80.5%

Resources

🔍 Search for District Website 📄 Official NCES Data 🏫 GreatSchools Profile 📍 View on Google Maps

How We Rate Schools

Every school receives a composite score from 1 to 10 based on four pillars: Academic Performance (50%), Student Growth (20%), Equity (15%), and Learning Environment (15%). Scores are built from publicly available data including standardized test results, enrollment figures, and school climate indicators.

Read our full methodology

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Data from NCES Common Core of Data, California Dept. of Education, and U.S. Census ACS for the 2023–24 school year. Rankings computed by MySchoolScout. See all data sources.

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