Excellent
#85 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 1% in state
Carmel Del Mar Elementary
Elementary School · Del Mar Union Elementary · San Diego, CA
A Del Mar Union Elementary elementary school where students score 16 points above what's typical for similar communities.
12345 Carmel Park Dr., San Diego, CA 92130
- Math 86% vs CA 38% (2024)
- Reading 84% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 22.4:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Carmel Del Mar Elementary score 85% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 69%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
→ SteadyProficiency has held near 85% across the 16-year record (2009–2024).
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Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 87% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 86% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
Based on 32 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
9.6%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
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Where Carmel Del Mar Elementary sits, and what the surrounding area looks like.
Nearby same-level schools are colored by their score. Pins are locations, not attendance boundaries. Open the San Diego map →
Getting around & local context
- Walk 54Somewhat Walkable
- Transit 0Minimal Transit
- Bike 41Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: High2,092/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (San Diego), not school-level safety or attendance eligibility. Source details
Source period: 2024. Freshness not available.
Area profileU.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates (ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates)
Median income
$201,731
Median home value
$1,602,800
Median rent
$3,289/mo
College educated
81.4%
Homeownership
62%
Poverty rate
4.7%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 92130; this is area context, not an attendance boundary.
Compare nearby
Nearby same-level schools
4 from a 5-mile search; district fallback available
| School | Score | Grades | Distance | Enrollment | Compare |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Notre Dame AcademyPrivate · tuition | 7.2private | PK–8 | 0.5 mi | 271 | Compare → |
| Carmel Creek ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 9.1 | K–3 | 0.8 mi | 324 | Compare → |
| Del Mar Pines SchoolPrivate · tuition | Not rated | K–6 | 1.2 mi | 150 | Compare → |
| Del Mar Pines SchoolPrivate · tuition | 6.9private | K–6 | 1.2 mi | 156 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Private · tuition: Potential private option; tuition and admission requirements have not been verified.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
Public and private scores come from different models and are shown side by side, not blended into one ranking.
Del Mar Union Elementary
- Schools in district
- 9
- Rank in district
- #1 of 9
- District spending per student
- $20,785NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 4.3%Census SAIPE · 2024
Carmel Del Mar Elementary is listed in Del Mar Union Elementary; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Carmel Del Mar Elementary
Carmel Del Mar Elementary is a public elementary school in San Diego, CA, part of Del Mar Union Elementary, serving approximately 583 students in grades Kindergarten-6th with a 22.4:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10 and ranks #85 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Carmel Del Mar Elementary
What grades does Carmel Del Mar Elementary serve?
Carmel Del Mar Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 6th.
How many students attend Carmel Del Mar Elementary?
Carmel Del Mar Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 583 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Carmel Del Mar Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Carmel Del Mar Elementary is 22.4:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Carmel Del Mar Elementary rank in CA?
Carmel Del Mar Elementary ranks #85 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Carmel Del Mar Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Carmel Del Mar Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 9.3 out of 10. This score combines the level-appropriate components shown in the rating breakdown; equity data is shown separately for context.
What are the test scores at Carmel Del Mar Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Carmel Del Mar Elementary has 87% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 86% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Carmel Del Mar Elementary a charter school?
No, Carmel Del Mar Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Carmel Del Mar Elementary a Title I school?
No, Carmel Del Mar Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Carmel Del Mar Elementary?
9.6% of students at Carmel Del Mar Elementary qualify for free or reduced-price lunch. This is a commonly used indicator of economic need and provides important context when interpreting test scores.
School factsNCES Common Core of Data (CCD) (SY 2023–24)
- Grades
- Kindergarten – 6th
- Enrollment
- 583
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 22.4:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 26
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Large City
- County
- San Diego County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 10.3%
- Phone
- (858) 481-6789
- Area population (ZIP 92130)
- 59,768
- Area average commute
- 22.5 min
- Area median age
- 39.7
Official sources & links
About this school's data
Every number on this page comes from a published source with a stated period. Where a source is partial, aging, or describes a surrounding area rather than the school, that limitation is named below.
- School directory (enrollment, grades, staff, contact)
- NCES Common Core of Data (CCD) · SY 2023–24 · Medium confidence
- Source period: SY 2023–24. A newer release may be available.
- MySchoolScout rating and rank
- MySchoolScout ranking model · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Derived as a weighted blend of the component scores shown in Academics from state assessment, EdFacts growth, and NCES resource records.
- Math proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Reading/ELA proficiency
- State department of education · 2024 CAASPP · Medium confidence
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Source period: 2024 CAASPP. A newer release may be available.
- Derived from source records rather than read directly from one field.
- Student progress (growth)
- NCES EdFacts · Mixed source periods · Low confidence
- Vintage not available. Do not use this measure alone.
- Available for part of the eligible units; results may not represent the full area.
- Derived as the fitted year-over-year slope of proficiency from multi-year assessment records.
- Neighborhood (income, housing, education)
- U.S. Census ACS 5-year estimates · ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates · Low confidence
- Older source: ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates. Use as historical context.
- Reported for the ZCTA for ZIP 92130; this does not measure the attendance area.
Evidence periods: Rating mixed/unknown input periods; assessments multi-year average, 2009-2024; directory SY 2023–24
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