Carmel Valley Middle vs Del Mar Hills Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.5 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Carmel Valley Middle
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 7–8
697 students
Del Mar Hills Elementary
Del Mar · Public elementary · Grades K–6
224 students
| Measure | Carmel Valley Middle San Diego, California | Del Mar Hills Elementary Del Mar, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 83 Top 10% | 87 Top 5% |
| State rank | #42 of 1,334 | #17 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #1096 of 15,369 | #1666 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 7–8 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 697 | 224 |
| Enrollment | 697 | 224 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 15.4% | 9.4% |
| Students per teacher | 24.0 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | 87% |
| Math proficiency | 84% | 82% |
| city | San Diego | Del Mar |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Del Mar Hills Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.9 vs 82.6).
- •Carmel Valley Middle does better on math proficiency (84% vs 82%).
- •Del Mar Hills Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 86%).
- •Del Mar Hills Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.4% vs 15.4%).
- •Del Mar Hills Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 24.0).
- •Carmel Valley Middle is the larger school with 697 students compared with 224.
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 Valley Middle better than Del Mar Hills Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Del Mar Hills Elementary ranks higher (86.9 vs 82.6 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 Carmel Valley Middle and Del Mar Hills Elementary?
About 1.5 km in a straight line, between San Diego and Del Mar in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Carmel Valley Middle: 697. Del Mar Hills Elementary: 224. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Carmel Valley Middle and Del Mar Hills Elementary rank in California?
Carmel Valley Middle is 42nd of 1,334 and Del Mar Hills Elementary is 17th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).