Del Mar Middle vs Reed Elementary
A head-to-head comparison of two schools in California, United States, 2.0 km apart, using official American 2025 data. The better value in each row is highlighted.
Del Mar Middle
Tiburon · Public middle · Grades 6–8
359 students
Reed Elementary
Tiburon · Public elementary · Grades K–2
362 students
| Measure | Del Mar Middle Tiburon, California | Reed Elementary Tiburon, California |
|---|---|---|
| Success Index (US) | 95 Top 5% | 72 Top 25% |
| State rank | #2 of 1,334 | #705 of 5,693 |
| National rank | #59 of 15,369 | #9882 of 50,301 |
| Sector | Public | Public |
| Type | Middle | Elementary |
| Year range | Grades 6–8 | Grades K–2 |
| Students | 359 | 362 |
| Enrollment | 359 | 362 |
| Free/reduced-price lunch | 4.7% | 2.8% |
| Students per teacher | 12.0 | 17.2 |
| Reading proficiency | 86% | – |
| Math proficiency | 81% | – |
| city | Tiburon | Tiburon |
| state | California | California |
| Website | – | – |
The verdict
- •Del Mar Middle scores higher on the Success Index (US) (94.7 vs 72.1).
- •Reed Elementary does better on community advantage (fewer free/reduced-price lunch) (2.8% vs 4.7%).
- •Del Mar Middle does better on students per teacher (12.0 vs 17.2).
- •Reed Elementary is the larger school with 362 students compared with 359.
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 Middle better than Reed Elementary?
On the Success Index (US), Del Mar Middle ranks higher (94.7 vs 72.1 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 Middle and Reed Elementary?
About 2.0 km in a straight line, between Tiburon and Tiburon in California.
Which has the better Enrollment?
Del Mar Middle: 359. Reed Elementary: 362. Students enrolled in the latest NCES directory year.
How do Del Mar Middle and Reed Elementary rank in California?
Del Mar Middle is 2nd of 1,334 and Reed Elementary is 705th of 5,693 among middle schools in California on the 2025 Success Index (US).