Del Mar Elementary vs Shoreline Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 296 m 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
Shoreline Middle
Santa Cruz · Public middle · Grades 6–8
478 students
| Measure | Del Mar Elementary Santa Cruz, California | Shoreline Middle Santa Cruz, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 41 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #2414 of 5,693 | #552 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #30863 of 50,301 | #9675 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 322 | 478 |
| Enrollment | 322 | 478 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.4% | 64.9% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 49% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 38% |
| city | Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Both schools have almost identical Success Index (US) scores (41.6 vs 40.7).
- •Del Mar Elementary does better on math proficiency (42% vs 38%).
- •Del Mar Elementary does better on reading proficiency (52% vs 49%).
- •Del Mar Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (62.4% vs 64.9%).
- •Shoreline Middle does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 23.0).
- •Shoreline Middle is the larger school with 478 students compared with 322.
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 Shoreline Middle?
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 Del Mar Elementary and Shoreline Middle?
About 296 m in a straight line, between Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Del Mar Elementary: 322. Shoreline Middle: 478. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Del Mar Elementary and Shoreline Middle rank in California?
Del Mar Elementary is 2414th of 5,693 and Shoreline Middle is 552nd of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).