Is Del Rey Elementary a good school?

Yes! Del Rey Elementary is one of the best elementary schools in the state. It ranks 83 rd of 5862 California elementary schools.

How many students attend Del Rey Elementary?

In the 2022-23 school year, 420 students attended Del Rey Elementary.

What is the racial makeup of Del Rey Elementary?

Students at Del Rey Elementary are 53% White, 21% Two or more races, 15% Asian, 9% Hispanic, 2% African American.

What schools do graduates of Del Rey Elementary attend?

Students who attend Del Rey Elementary usually go on to attend: Middle : Orinda Intermediate High : Miramonte High

Del Rey Elementary

Summary:

Del Rey Elementary is a highly successful public elementary school in Orinda, California, serving 420 students in grades K-5 and part of the Orinda Union School District.

Del Rey Elementary consistently ranks among the top elementary schools in California, with exceptional academic performance. The school's students excel on standardized tests, with 86.98% proficient or better in English Language Arts/Literacy and 83.72% proficient or better in Mathematics for the 2023-2024 school year, significantly outperforming the state and district averages. Del Rey's performance is particularly strong in 3rd and 5th grade English Language Arts/Literacy, as well as 3rd grade Mathematics, where students outshine their peers in the Orinda Union district and the state. The school also has a diverse student body, with a low percentage of students eligible for free or reduced-price lunch, indicating a high socioeconomic status.

While Del Rey Elementary outperforms the nearby Glorietta Elementary on most academic measures, Glorietta has a slightly lower chronic absenteeism rate. The nearby Lafayette Elementary, part of the Lafayette Elementary School District, also performs well academically, with test scores comparable to Del Rey in many areas. Overall, Del Rey Elementary is a standout educational institution, consistently delivering exceptional academic outcomes for its diverse student population.

Detail:

Public K-5

25 El Camino Moraga
Orinda, CA 94563-4117

(925) 258-3099

District: Orinda Union

SchoolDigger Rank:
83^rd of 5,862 California Elementary Schools

Per Pupil Expenditures: $9,181

Students who attend Del Rey Elementary usually attend:

Middle:	Orinda Intermediate
High:	Miramonte High

Student/teacher ratio: 22.1

Number of students: 420

Racial breakdown:

White:

52.6%

Two or more races:

20.7%

Asian:

15.2%

Free/discounted lunch recipients: 2.4%

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Performance Trends

Compare Details Del Rey Elementary ranks better than 98.6% of elementary schools in California. It also ranks 3^rd among 4 ranked elementary schools in the Orinda Union School District. (See more...)

Compare Details In 2024 the calculated Average Standard Score was 97.91. (See more...)

Chronic absenteeism in a high school refers to a situation where students repeatedly miss school, with the threshold often defined as missing 10% or more of school days for any reason, excused or unexcused.

Student Body

Compare Details Student population at Del Rey Elementary is diverse. Racial makeup is: White (52.6%), two or more races (20.7%), Asian (15.2%). (See more...)

Compare Details 2.4% of students are receiving a free or discounted lunch. (See more...)

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Teachers

Compare Details The student/teacher ratio at Del Rey Elementary is 22.1, which is the highest among 4 elementary schools in the Orinda Union School District! (See more...)

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Finance

Compare Details The average total spent per student at Del Rey Elementary is $9,181, which is the 2^nd highest among 4 elementary schools in the Orinda Union School District.

Schooldigger 2024 Rankings:

Del Rey Elementary:

SchoolDigger ranks Del Rey Elementary 83^rd of 5862 California public elementary schools. (See Del Rey Elementary in the ranking list.)

Elementary School Test Score Ratings by Student Subgroup:

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Orinda Union:

SchoolDigger ranks Orinda Union 13^th of 1568 California school districts. (See district ranking list.)

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Rank History for Del Rey Elementary

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Rank History for all students at Del Rey Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2004	98.47	50^th	4809	99.0%
2005	98.87	16^th	4822	99.7%
2006	98.27	38^th	4818	99.2%
2007	97.95	55^th	5113	98.9%
2008	96.81	86^th	5113	98.3%
2009	96.81	64^th	5193	98.8%
2010	97.37	19^th	5314	99.6%
2011	96.30	47^th	5377	99.1%
2012	95.68	51^st	5390	99.1%
2013	94.93	113^th	5530	98.0%
2015	98.28	73^rd	5611	98.7%
2016	97.93	67^th	5614	98.8%
2017	98.86	26^th	5692	99.5%
2018	98.45	39^th	5662	99.3%
2019	98.05	64^th	5789	98.9%
2022	94.67	390^th	5883	93.4%
2023	98.09	91^st	5874	98.5%
2024	97.91	83^rd	5862	98.6%

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Rank History for Multi-racial students at Del Rey Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile	SchoolDigger Rating
2023	87.67	29^th	669	95.7%
2024	85.84	58^th	669	91.3%

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Rank History for Female students at Del Rey Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	98.26	22^nd	5413	99.6%
2019	97.58	55^th	5492	99.0%
2022	92.95	454^th	5635	91.9%
2023	97.12	120^th	5617	97.9%
2024	97.49	80^th	5605	98.6%

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Rank History for Male students at Del Rey Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	97.85	66^th	5431	98.8%
2019	97.71	74^th	5510	98.7%
2022	94.44	341^st	5663	94.0%
2023	98.09	67^th	5650	98.8%
2024	97.26	110^th	5636	98.0%

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Rank History for Asian students at Del Rey Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	74.00	280^th	1071	73.9%
2019	78.97	157^th	1149	86.3%
2022	77.47	216^th	1154	81.3%
2023	83.91	59^th	1190	95.0%
2024	80.51	153^rd	1203	87.3%

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Rank History for White students at Del Rey Elementary

Year	Avg Standard Score	Statewide Rank	Total # Ranked Elementary Schools	CA State Percentile
2018	93.67	22^nd	2737	99.2%
2019	93.29	24^th	2834	99.2%
2022	69.33	836^th	2726	69.3%
2023	90.38	93^rd	2662	96.5%
2024	88.93	117^th	2647	95.6%

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Data source: test scores: California Department of Education, rankings: SchoolDigger.com

As you review the school rankings data, please be aware that some of the information from certain demographics is missing. The reason for this omission is that the data has been redacted from the source data itself due to low population samples in these specific demographic groups.

Redacting data from low population samples is a necessary step to ensure the reliability and accuracy of the results, as small sample sizes may not be representative of the broader population. Additionally, this measure helps protect the privacy of individuals belonging to these demographic groups.

Data source: California Department of Education

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Enrollment information for Del Rey Elementary

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Year	White	African American	Asian	Hispanic	American Indian	Pacific Islander	Two or More Races	Not Specified	Total
1988	286	4	36	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	334
1989	330	4	33	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	378
1990	339	2	38	9	0	n/a	n/a	0	388
1991	334	1	46	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	389
1992	354	10	50	17	0	n/a	n/a	0	431
1993	361	7	53	15	0	n/a	n/a	0	436
1994	373	5	66	11	0	n/a	n/a	0	455
1995	377	5	75	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	475
1996	377	5	75	18	0	n/a	n/a	0	475
1997	417	3	85	14	0	n/a	n/a	0	519
1998	373	1	69	13	0	n/a	n/a	0	456
1999	350	1	78	12	0	n/a	n/a	1	442
2000	345	1	70	8	0	n/a	n/a	0	424
2001	340	1	55	7	0	n/a	n/a	8	411
2002	284	1	71	15	1	n/a	n/a	11	383
2003	284	1	71	15	1	n/a	n/a	11	383
2004	273	3	58	14	1	n/a	n/a	11	360
2005	281	4	61	12	2	n/a	n/a	0	360
2006	265	2	70	11	1	n/a	n/a	15	364
2007	280	3	69	16	1	n/a	n/a	7	376
2008	283	5	79	13	2	n/a	n/a	0	382
2009	288	7	77	18	3	1	6	0	400
2010	2	0	0	3	0	0	449	0	454
2011	270	10	78	17	4	1	27	0	407
2012	271	9	76	21	4	1	17	0	399
2013	282	9	65	21	4	1	32	0	414
2014	276	8	55	22	2	1	44	0	408
2015	279	5	50	23	1	0	41	0	399
2016	273	4	53	30	2	0	45	0	407
2017	282	4	60	34	1	0	53	0	434
2018	263	6	67	30	0	0	56	0	422
2019	245	10	79	32	0	0	58	0	424
2020	243	11	68	33	0	1	72	0	428
2021	245	10	70	30	0	1	59	0	415
2022	237	11	76	28	0	1	74	0	427
2023	221	9	64	38	0	1	87	0	420

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Enrollment/Ethnicity

For more information about how the Department of Education defines ethnicity, see Defining Race and Ethnicity Data, National Center for Education Statistics

Students eligible for free or discounted lunch at Del Rey Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	334	16.9	19.7	n/a
1989	378	17.8	21.2	n/a
1990	388	19.2	20.2	n/a
1991	389	18.7	20.8	n/a
1992	431	19.0	22.6	n/a
1993	436	20.9	20.9	0
1994	455	20.1	22.6	0.2
1995	475	21.4	22.2	0
1996	475	21.4	22.2	0
1997	519	23.5	22.1	0
1998	456	24.9	18.3	0
1999	442	24.9	17.8	0
2000	424	22.1	19.2	0
2001	411	22.0	18.7	0
2002	383	21.7	17.6	0.3
2003	383	21.7	17.6	0.3
2004	360	21.0	17.1	0.3
2005	360	20.8	17.3	0
2006	364	20.5	17.8	0.3
2007	376	21.6	17.4	0
2008	382	25.5	15.0	1
2009	400	21.9	15.5	1.8
2010	454	22.1	20.4	1.8
2011	407	n/a	n/a	2
2012	399	19.0	21.0	n/a
2013	414	20.0	20.7	1
2014	408	19.0	21.4	0
2015	399	20.0	19.9	0
2016	407	17.0	23.9	0
2017	434	22.2	19.5	0.7
2018	422	20.0	21.1	1.4
2019	424	20.0	21.2	2.8
2020	428	n/a	n/a	2.1
2021	415	20.0	20.7	2.4
2022	427	19.6	21.7	2.8
2023	420	19.0	22.1	2.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Students eligible for discounted/free lunch:

The National School Lunch Program (NSLP) provides low-cost or free meals to students in U.S. public and nonprofit private schools based on household income. Those with incomes below 130% of the poverty line receive free lunch, while those between 130% and 185% qualify for reduced-price lunch. The percentage of students receiving free or reduced-price lunch serves as a marker for poverty, as it reflects the socioeconomic status of families in a given school or district. A higher FRPL rate typically indicates a higher concentration of low-income families, suggesting that the school or district may face additional challenges in providing adequate resources and support for student success.

Student/Teacher Ratio Del Rey Elementary

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Year	# Students	Full-time Teachers	Student/Teacher ratio	% Free/Discounted Lunch
1988	334	16.9	19.7	n/a
1989	378	17.8	21.2	n/a
1990	388	19.2	20.2	n/a
1991	389	18.7	20.8	n/a
1992	431	19.0	22.6	n/a
1993	436	20.9	20.9	0
1994	455	20.1	22.6	0.2
1995	475	21.4	22.2	0
1996	475	21.4	22.2	0
1997	519	23.5	22.1	0
1998	456	24.9	18.3	0
1999	442	24.9	17.8	0
2000	424	22.1	19.2	0
2001	411	22.0	18.7	0
2002	383	21.7	17.6	0.3
2003	383	21.7	17.6	0.3
2004	360	21.0	17.1	0.3
2005	360	20.8	17.3	0
2006	364	20.5	17.8	0.3
2007	376	21.6	17.4	0
2008	382	25.5	15.0	1
2009	400	21.9	15.5	1.8
2010	454	22.1	20.4	1.8
2011	407	n/a	n/a	2
2012	399	19.0	21.0	n/a
2013	414	20.0	20.7	1
2014	408	19.0	21.4	0
2015	399	20.0	19.9	0
2016	407	17.0	23.9	0
2017	434	22.2	19.5	0.7
2018	422	20.0	21.1	1.4
2019	424	20.0	21.2	2.8
2020	428	n/a	n/a	2.1
2021	415	20.0	20.7	2.4
2022	427	19.6	21.7	2.8
2023	420	19.0	22.1	2.4

Data source: National Center for Education Statistics, U.S. Dept of Education.

About Student-Teacher Ratio

Student/teacher ratio is calculated by dividing the total number of students by the total number of full-time equivalent teachers. Please note that a smaller student/teacher ratio does not necessarily translate to smaller class size. In some instances, schools hire teachers part time, and some teachers are hired for specialized instruction with very small class sizes. These and other factors contribute to the student/teacher ratio. Note: For private schools, Student/teacher ratio may not include Pre-Kindergarten.

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