Del Mar Elementary School

Del Mar Elementary School offers a supportive and inclusive environment for all.

Discover a dynamic curriculum that encourages curiosity at Del Mar Elementary School.

Del Mar Elementary School emphasizes holistic development and academic success.

Del Mar Elementary School

Public Elementary School | Grade K-5

1959 Merrill St, Santa Cruz, CA

Twin Lakes Neighborhood

Live Oak Elementary School District

310 Students

Niche Grade

GreatSchools Rating

School Details

Head of School
Marilyn Rockey

Student Teacher Ratio
22:1

Math Proficiency
32%

Reading Proficiency
47%

Academics

A-

Teachers

Source: Niche

Niche Grade Details

Academics

Reading Proficiency

47%

Math Proficiency

32%

Teachers

Student Teacher Ratio

22:1

Teachers

Full Time Teachers

Teachers in First or Second Year

9.8%

Test Scores

Equity

Source: GreatSchools

GreatSchools Rating Details

Teachers and Staff

Students Per Counselor

428:1

Student Diversity

Male

51.6%

Female

48.4%

Hispanic

58.7%

White

33.9%

Two or more races

2.8%

Black

2.2%

Asian

2.2%

Native American

<1%

Specialty School Programs

Free/Reduced Lunch Offered

This School’s Reviews

5.0 parent

12/9/2019

My child is in kindergarten at Del Mar Elementary, and so far we have nothing but praise for this school. The teaching quality is excellent, and the principal here is wonderful--energetic, caring, responsive and wonderfully communicative. We are happy to be here, and feel fortunate to be part of the...

5.0 parent

3/27/2019

When I moved to Santa Cruz in 2007, I settled in the Live Oak area, and I've loved this community ever since. When we had kids, I was unsettled by the mixed reviews I heard about the local public school options. While we've only just started our journey (my daughter is a kindergardner at Del Mar), I...

1.0 other

3/10/2015

This school is off the charts out of hand. The "students" rule the school. The principal has no handle on discipline with them and the staff makes excuses for the way they behave. "They're just kids." Ummm no! Being disrespectful to adults, running a muck, and acting like entitled brats is not exact...

5.0 parent

4/26/2014

The teachers at Del Mar are highly qualified, committed, and caring. The community of families is quite diverse, and this is one reason we chose to send our child to Del Mar.

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Del Mar Elementary School is a public school for students in grades K-5 in Santa Cruz, CA and is served by the Live Oak Elementary School District in California. Annual tuition is $0. The school has a total enrollment of 310 and maintains a student-teacher ratio of 22:1. Academic records show that 32% of students achieve proficiency in math, and 47% are proficient in reading. Del Mar Elementary School has received feedback and ratings, with a Niche grade of B and a GreatSchools Rating of 4 out of 10. The average home value in this area is $1,654,976. Discover additional schools in the area, like Harbor High School, Costanoa Continuation High School, Ark Independent Studies, and more. Learn more about what Santa Cruz has to offer, and browse homes for sale and for rent near Del Mar Elementary School.

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