Excellent
#1308 of 9,539 schools in CA
Top 14% in state
Del Mar Elementary
Elementary School · San Luis Coastal Unified · Morro Bay, CA
A San Luis Coastal Unified elementary school where students score 17 points above what's typical for similar communities.
501 Sequoia St., Morro Bay, CA 93442
- Math 53% vs CA 39% (2024)
- Reading 58% vs CA 45% (2024)
- 19:1 student-teacher ratio
Academics
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Students at Del Mar Elementary score 56% proficient, which is above what's typical for similar communities (expected: 39%).
2024 CAASPP proficiency
Most recent published year. School vs. CA average.
Trend
↑ RecoveringProficiency declined earlier in the 16-year record (2009–2024), then recovered 11 points since 2020, reaching 55% in 2024.
Show all 14 years
Multi-year averages used by the rating model: math 55% (multi-year average, 2009-2024) · reading/ELA 56% (multi-year average, 2009-2024)
* COVID-affected year — test participation was uneven nationwide. This data is weighted at 50% in the Growth score calculation.
Based on 34 test records from CA state assessments and EdFacts (NCES).
Equity & diversity
Shown separately, not included in the overall scoreFree/reduced lunch
62%
Students qualifying for federal meal assistance
How we rate schools
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Where 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.
Getting around & local context
- Walk 46Car-Dependent
- Bike 37Somewhat Bikeable
- City Safety: Elevated1,120/100K
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FBI Uniform Crime Reporting · 2024 · city context (Morro Bay), 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
$92,163
Median home value
$870,600
Median rent
$1,815/mo
College educated
45.3%
Homeownership
61%
Poverty rate
10.2%
ACS 2019–2023 5-year estimates for the ZCTA associated with school ZIP 93442; 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 |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Cayucos ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 7.3 | K–8 | 4.6 mi | 180 | Compare → |
| Baywood ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.1 | K–5 | 5.0 mi | 337 | Compare → |
| C L Smith ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.4 | K–6 | Not available | 484 | Compare → |
| Hawthorne ElementaryEnrollment path unverified | 8.6 | K–6 | Not available | 415 | Compare → |
Distance is proximity only; it is not attendance eligibility.
Enrollment path unverified: Potential public school; its attendance or application path has not been classified.
San Luis Coastal Unified
- Schools in district
- 16
- Rank in district
- #8 of 15
- District spending per student
- $18,117NCES F-33 · FY 2023 · This annual source is three years behind the current year.
- District child poverty rate
- 8.7%Census SAIPE · 2024
Del Mar Elementary is listed in San Luis Coastal Unified; a district label does not verify attendance for an address.
About Del Mar Elementary
Del Mar Elementary is a public elementary school in Morro Bay, CA, part of San Luis Coastal Unified, serving approximately 266 students in grades Kindergarten-5th with a 19:1 student-teacher ratio. It holds a MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 out of 10 and ranks #1,308 of 9,539 schools in CA. State assessment records show 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Frequently asked questions
Common questions about Del Mar Elementary
What grades does Del Mar Elementary serve?
Del Mar Elementary serves students in grades Kindergarten through 5th.
How many students attend Del Mar Elementary?
Del Mar Elementary has an enrollment of approximately 266 students.
What is the student-teacher ratio at Del Mar Elementary?
The student-teacher ratio at Del Mar Elementary is 19:1. A lower ratio generally means more individual attention per student. The national average is approximately 16:1 for public schools.
How does Del Mar Elementary rank in CA?
Del Mar Elementary ranks #1,308 of 9,539 schools in CA.
What is Del Mar Elementary's MySchoolScout rating?
Del Mar Elementary has a current MySchoolScout rating of 8.2 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 Del Mar Elementary?
Based on loaded state assessment records, Del Mar Elementary has 55% math proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024) and 56% reading/ELA proficiency (multi-year average, 2009-2024).
Is Del Mar Elementary a charter school?
No, Del Mar Elementary is not a charter school. It is a traditional public school operated by the local school district.
Is Del Mar Elementary a Title I school?
No, Del Mar Elementary is not currently a Title I school.
What does the Free & Reduced Lunch percentage mean for Del Mar Elementary?
62.0% of students at 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 – 5th
- Enrollment
- 266
- Student-Teacher Ratio
- 19:1
- Teachers (FTE)
- 14
- Type
- regular
- Setting
- Distant Town
- County
- San Luis Obispo County
- Chronic Absenteeism (SY 2022-23)
- 32.7%
- Phone
- (805) 771-1858
- Area population (ZIP 93442)
- 11,336
- Area average commute
- 21.3 min
- Area median age
- 53.2
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 93442; 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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