Del Mar Hills Elementary vs Solana Pacific Elementary
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 Hills Elementary
Del Mar · Public elementary · Grades K–6
224 students
Solana Pacific Elementary
San Diego · Public middle · Grades 4–6
375 students
| Measure | Del Mar Hills Elementary Del Mar, California | Solana Pacific Elementary San Diego, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 87 Top 5% | 83 Top 10% |
| State rank | #17 of 5,693 | #39 of 1,334 |
| National rank | #1666 of 50,301 | #1055 of 15,369 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Elementary | Middle |
| Year range | Grades K–6 | Grades 4–6 |
| Students | 224 | 375 |
| Enrollment | 224 | 375 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 9.4% | 14.1% |
| Students per teacher | 17.2 | 23.4 |
| Reading proficiency | 87% | 85% |
| Math proficiency | 82% | 84% |
| city | Del Mar | San Diego |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Del Mar Hills Elementary scores higher on the Success Index (US) (86.9 vs 82.9).
- •Solana Pacific Elementary does better on math proficiency (84% vs 82%).
- •Del Mar Hills Elementary does better on reading proficiency (87% vs 85%).
- •Del Mar Hills Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (9.4% vs 14.1%).
- •Del Mar Hills Elementary does better on students per teacher (17.2 vs 23.4).
- •Solana Pacific Elementary is the larger school with 375 students compared with 224.
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 Hills Elementary better than Solana Pacific Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Del Mar Hills Elementary ranks higher (86.9 vs 82.9 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 Hills Elementary and Solana Pacific Elementary?
About 1.4 km in a straight line, between Del Mar and San Diego in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Del Mar Hills Elementary: 224. Solana Pacific Elementary: 375. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Del Mar Hills Elementary and Solana Pacific Elementary rank in California?
Del Mar Hills Elementary is 17th of 5,693 and Solana Pacific Elementary is 39th of 1,334 among elementary schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).