Baywood Elementary vs Del Mar Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 8.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Baywood Elementary
Los Osos · Public elementary · Grades K–5
342 students
Del Mar Elementary
Morro Bay · Public elementary · Grades K–5
271 students
| Measure | Baywood Elementary Los Osos, California | Del Mar Elementary Morro Bay, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 48 Lower 50% | 55 Top 50% |
| State rank | #2005 of 5,693 | #1642 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #26408 of 50,301 | #21646 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–5 |
| Students | 342 | 271 |
| Enrollment | 342 | 271 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 48.5% | 56.5% |
| Students per teacher | 22.8 | 20.8 |
| Reading proficiency | 47% | 57% |
| Math proficiency | 52% | 57% |
| city | Los Osos | Morro Bay |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Del Mar Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (55.0 vs 48.1).
- •Del Mar Elementary does better on math proficiency (57% vs 52%).
- •Del Mar Elementary does better on reading proficiency (57% vs 47%).
- •Baywood Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (48.5% vs 56.5%).
- •Del Mar Elementary does better on students per teacher (20.8 vs 22.8).
- •Baywood Elementary is the larger school with 342 students compared with 271.
The Success Index (US) summarises published results and context from official data. It does not measure teaching quality or fit. Methodology.
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Frequently asked questions
Is Baywood Elementary better than Del Mar Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Del Mar Elementary ranks higher (55.0 vs 48.1 out of 100). The index is built from published results and context data, not from teaching quality or fit, so visit both schools before deciding.
How far apart are Baywood Elementary and Del Mar Elementary?
About 8.1 km in a straight line, between Los Osos and Morro Bay in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Baywood Elementary: 342. Del Mar Elementary: 271. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Baywood Elementary and Del Mar Elementary rank in California?
Baywood Elementary is 2005th of 5,693 and Del Mar Elementary is 1642nd of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).