Cove vs Del Mar Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 3.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Cove
Corte Madera · Public elementary · Grades K–5
275 students
Del Mar Middle
Tiburon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
359 students
| Measure | Cove Corte Madera, California | Del Mar Middle Tiburon, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 82 Top 10% | 95 Top 5% |
| State rank | #198 of 5,693 | #2 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #4151 of 50,301 | #59 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 275 | 359 |
| Enrollment | 275 | 359 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 12.7% | 4.7% |
| Students per teacher | 19.6 | 12.0 |
| Reading proficiency | 80% | 86% |
| Math proficiency | 76% | 81% |
| city | Corte Madera | Tiburon |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Del Mar Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.7 vs 81.5).
- •Del Mar Middle does better on math proficiency (81% vs 76%).
- •Del Mar Middle does better on reading proficiency (86% vs 80%).
- •Del Mar Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (4.7% vs 12.7%).
- •Del Mar Middle does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 19.6).
- •Del Mar Middle is the larger school with 359 students compared with 275.
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 Cove better than Del Mar Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Del Mar Middle ranks higher (94.7 vs 81.5 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 Cove and Del Mar Middle?
About 3.4 km in a straight line, between Corte Madera and Tiburon in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Cove: 275. Del Mar Middle: 359. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Cove and Del Mar Middle rank in California?
Cove is 198th of 5,693 and Del Mar Middle is 2nd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).