Carmel Del Mar Elementary vs Solana Highlands Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 1.9 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carmel Del Mar Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–6
562 students
Solana Highlands Elementary
San Diego · Public elementary · Grades K–6
384 students
| Measure | Carmel Del Mar Elementary San Diego, California | Solana Highlands Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 84 Top 10% | 85 Top 5% |
| State rank | #61 of 5,693 | #49 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #2704 of 50,301 | #2500 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 562 | 384 |
| Enrollment | 562 | 384 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.5% | 12% |
| Students per teacher | 22.5 | 21.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 89% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 89% | 97.5% |
| city | San Diego | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (84.4 vs 84.9).
- •Solana Highlands Elementary does better on math proficiency (97.5% vs 89%).
- •Carmel Del Mar Elementary does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 87%).
- •Carmel Del Mar Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.5% vs 12%).
- •Solana Highlands Elementary does better on students per teacher (21.3 vs 22.5).
- •Carmel Del Mar Elementary is the larger school with 562 students compared with 384.
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 Carmel Del Mar Elementary better than Solana Highlands Elementary?
The two schools are very close on the Success Index (US). Differences in sector, size, programmes and distance from home will matter more than the score.
How far apart are Carmel Del Mar Elementary and Solana Highlands Elementary?
About 1.9 km in a straight line, between San Diego and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carmel Del Mar Elementary: 562. Solana Highlands Elementary: 384. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carmel Del Mar Elementary and Solana Highlands Elementary rank in California?
Carmel Del Mar Elementary is 61st of 5,693 and Solana Highlands Elementary is 49th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).