Del Mar Academy

Del Mar Academy is an elementary school located in Aurora, Colorado, nestled within a large city setting. Serving students from pre-kindergarten through sixth grade, the school has an enrollment of 647 students and employs 8 full-time equivalent teachers, resulting in a student-teacher ratio of 80.9:1. The school's MySchoolScout rating is 2.3 out of 10, with its state ranking at #1760 out of 1831 schools in Colorado, placing it in the 4th percentile.

Academically, students score an average of 1.2 out of 10, with only 12% proficient or above in ELA/Reading and 7% proficient or above in Math. While Del Mar Academy faces challenges in its academic performance, the school is focused on supporting student development and growth. The large city setting provides a diverse community that can offer unique learning experiences for students outside of traditional classroom settings.

While current test scores at Del Mar Academy are below average, the school shows strong growth metrics — meaning students are making above-average progress year over year. This upward trajectory can be a positive indicator for families who value a school's ability to help students improve, even if absolute scores haven't caught up yet.

The student-teacher ratio at Del Mar Academy is 80.9:1, which is higher than the national average. This may mean larger class sizes, so parents should ask about classroom support, teaching assistants, and how the school differentiates instruction for students who need extra help.