Serving 361 students in grades 6-8, Del Mar Middle School ranks in the top 5% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 10%, and reading proficiency is top 10%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 72% (which is higher than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 81% (which is higher than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 12:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 28% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 80% (majority Hispanic).
Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 361 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 28%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 72% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 81% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Del Mar Middle School ranks within the top 5% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Del Mar Middle School is 0.46, which is less than the diversity score at state average of 0.63. The school's diversity has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Del Mar Middle School is ranked #435 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the top 5% of public schools in California.
What schools are Del Mar Middle School often compared to?
Del Mar Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Hall Middle School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
72% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 81% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Del Mar Middle School?
361 students attend Del Mar Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
72% of Del Mar Middle School students are White, 12% of students are Two or more races, 10% of students are Hispanic, 5% of students are Asian, and 1% of students are Black.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Del Mar Middle School?
Del Mar Middle School has a student ration of 12:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Del Mar Middle School offer ?
Del Mar Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Del Mar Middle School part of?
Most of the students here and rich ungrateful kids who use daddy's money to buy them whatever they want.
- Posted by Student/Alumni - alias
58/20/2012
This school provides free technology to the kids. This year, thie kids with be able to have their own 13 inch mac book airs. Also, the teachers and kids are super nice. Overall, this is a great school.
- Posted by Parent - kate.
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Quick Stats (2025)
Grades: 6-8
Enrollment: 361 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 12:1
Minority Enrollment: 28%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 5%
Math Proficiency
: 72% (Top 10%)
Reading Proficiency
: 81% (Top 5%)
Science Proficiency
: 65-69% (Top 5%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
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