Del Mar High vs Monroe Middle
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 1.4 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Del Mar High
San Jose · Public high · Grades 9–12
1,350 students
Monroe Middle
San Jose · Charter middle · Grades 6–8
677 students
| Measure | Del Mar High San Jose, California | Monroe Middle San Jose, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 38 Lower 50% | 34 Lower 50% |
| State rank | #629 of 1,343 | #651 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #11472 of 16,910 | #11192 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Charter |
| Type | High | Middle |
| Year range | Grades 9–12 | Grades 6–8 |
| Students | 1,350 | 677 |
| Enrollment | 1,350 | 677 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 69.6% | 59.1% |
| Students per teacher | 20.8 | 19.3 |
| Reading proficiency | 63% | 42% |
| Math proficiency | 27% | 31% |
| city | San Jose | San Jose |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Del Mar High scores higher on the Success Index (US) (37.9 vs 33.5).
- •Monroe Middle does better on math proficiency (31% vs 27%).
- •Del Mar High does better on reading proficiency (63% vs 42%).
- •Monroe Middle does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (59.1% vs 69.6%).
- •Monroe Middle does better on students per teacher (19.3 vs 20.8).
- •Del Mar High is the larger school with 1,350 students compared with 677.
- •Del Mar High is a public school while Monroe Middle 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 High better than Monroe Middle?
On the Success Index (US), Del Mar High ranks higher (37.9 vs 33.5 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 Del Mar High and Monroe Middle?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between San Jose and San Jose in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Del Mar High: 1,350. Monroe Middle: 677. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Del Mar High and Monroe Middle rank in California?
Del Mar High is 629th of 1,343 and Monroe Middle is 651st of 1,334 among high schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).