Del Mar Heights Elementary vs McKinley Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two elementary schools in California, United States, 279 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Del Mar Heights Elementary
Del Mar · Public elementary · Grades K–6
293 students
McKinley Elementary
Santa Barbara · Public elementary · Grades K–6
293 students
| Measure | Del Mar Heights Elementary Del Mar, California | McKinley Elementary Santa Barbara, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 86 Top 5% | 15 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #27 of 5,693 | #4917 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #2047 of 50,301 | #47445 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades K–6 |
| Students | 293 | 293 |
| Enrollment | 293 | 293 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 10.2% | 80.9% |
| Students per teacher | 18.3 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 89% | 27% |
| Math proficiency | 86% | 9% |
| city | Del Mar | Santa Barbara |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Del Mar Heights Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (85.9 vs 15.4).
- •Del Mar Heights Elementary does better on math proficiency (86% vs 9%).
- •Del Mar Heights Elementary does better on reading proficiency (89% vs 27%).
- •Del Mar Heights Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (10.2% vs 80.9%).
- •McKinley Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 18.3).
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 Heights Elementary better than McKinley Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Del Mar Heights Elementary ranks higher (85.9 vs 15.4 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 Heights Elementary and McKinley Elementary?
About 279 km in a straight line, between Del Mar and Santa Barbara in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Del Mar Heights Elementary: 293. McKinley Elementary: 293. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Del Mar Heights Elementary and McKinley Elementary rank in California?
Del Mar Heights Elementary is 27th of 5,693 and McKinley Elementary is 4917th of 5,693 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).