[quote=serendipity4] I really still dont know why 4s/del sur schools are considered better than SR schools?[/quote]

I would like to know where you found this info, because my research when I was shopping told me otherwise. Regardless, Marshall Middle and SR High School tests are among the highest with an API of 934 and 913 respectively. In contrast Carmel Valley Middle and Torrey Pines High was 976 and 895.

http://api.cde.ca.gov/Acnt2014/apiavgCty.aspx?allcds=37&c=R

For me above 900 was a qualifier and Scripps Ranch fits both. Also my wife and I both work downtown and it’s only a 25 minute commute for us.