Del Mar Elementary vs Tierra Pacifica Charter
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 2.0 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
Tierra Pacifica Charter
Santa Cruz · Charter elementary · Grades K–8
166 students
| Measure | Del Mar Elementary Santa Cruz, California | Tierra Pacifica Charter Santa Cruz, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 42 Lower 50% | 75 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2414 of 5,693 | #534 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #30863 of 50,301 | #7808 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–5 | Grades K–8 |
| Students | 322 | 166 |
| Enrollment | 322 | 166 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 62.4% | 28.9% |
| Students per teacher | 23.0 | 18.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 52% | 67% |
| Math proficiency | 42% | 72% |
| city | Santa Cruz | Santa Cruz |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Tierra Pacifica Charter scores higher on the Success Index (US) (75.3 vs 41.6).
- •Tierra Pacifica Charter does better on math proficiency (72% vs 42%).
- •Tierra Pacifica Charter does better on reading proficiency (67% vs 52%).
- •Tierra Pacifica Charter does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (28.9% vs 62.4%).
- •Tierra Pacifica Charter does better on students per teacher (18.4 vs 23.0).
- •Del Mar Elementary is the larger school with 322 students compared with 166.
- •Del Mar Elementary is a public school while Tierra Pacifica Charter is a charter school, so fees and admission rules differ.
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 Tierra Pacifica Charter?
On the Success Index (US), Tierra Pacifica Charter ranks higher (75.3 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 Tierra Pacifica Charter?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Santa Cruz and Santa Cruz in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Del Mar Elementary: 322. Tierra Pacifica Charter: 166. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Del Mar Elementary and Tierra Pacifica Charter rank in California?
Del Mar Elementary is 2414th of 5,693 and Tierra Pacifica Charter is 534th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).