Del Mar Elementary vs Ocean Alternative Education Center
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.1 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Del Mar Elementary
Santa Cruz · Public elementary · Grades K–5
322 students
Ocean Alternative Education Center
Santa Cruz · Public elementary · Grades K–8
76 students
| Measure | Del Mar Elementary Santa Cruz, California | Ocean Alternative Education Center Santa Cruz, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 44 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2414 of 5,693 | #2247 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #30863 of 50,301 | #29216 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 322 | 76 |
| Enrollment | 322 | 76 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.4% | 47.4% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 25.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 54.5% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 24.5% |
| city | Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Ocean Alternative Education Center scores higher on the Success Index (US) (44.1 vs 41.6).
- •Del Mar Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 24.5%).
- •Ocean Alternative Education Center does better on reading proficiency (54.5% vs 52%).
- •Ocean Alternative Education Center does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (47.4% vs 62.4%).
- •Del Mar Elementary does better on students per teacher (23.0 vs 25.3).
- •Del Mar Elementary is the larger school with 322 students compared with 76.
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 Del Mar Elementary better than Ocean Alternative Education Center?
On the Success Index (US), Ocean Alternative Education Center ranks higher (44.1 vs 41.6 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 Del Mar Elementary and Ocean Alternative Education Center?
About 2.1 km in a straight line, between Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Del Mar Elementary: 322. Ocean Alternative Education Center: 76. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Del Mar Elementary and Ocean Alternative Education Center rank in California?
Del Mar Elementary is 2414th of 5,693 and Ocean Alternative Education Center is 2247th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).