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Shoreline Middle School

855 17th Ave.
Santa Cruz, CA 95062
(School attendance zone shown in map)
5/
10
Bottom 50%
Serving 463 students in grades 6-8, Shoreline Middle School ranks in the bottom 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is bottom 50%, and reading proficiency is bottom 50%).
The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 23% (which is lower than the California state average of 33%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 43% (which is lower than the California state average of 47%).
The student:teacher ratio of 17:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 71% 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: 463 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Shoreline Middle School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

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Attribute

School Overview

Shoreline Middle School's student population of 463 students has declined by 9% over five school years.
The teacher population of 27 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
463 students
Gender %
Total Classroom Teachers
27 teachers

School Rankings

Shoreline Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 9,602 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Shoreline Middle School is 0.56, 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.
This School
State Level (CA)
#5070 out of 9602 schools
(Bottom 50%)
23%
33%
43%
47%
30-34%
29%
Student : Teacher Ratio
17:1
21:1
American Indian
1%
1%
Asian
2%
12%
Hispanic
60%
56%
Black
3%
5%
White
29%
20%
Hawaiian
1%
n/a
Two or more races
4%
6%
All Ethnic Groups
0.56
Eligible for Free Lunch
58%
54%
Eligible for Reduced Lunch
8%
8%
School Statewide Testing
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education
Profile last updated: 02/09/2025

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Shoreline Middle School's ranking?
Shoreline Middle School is ranked #5070 out of 9,602 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What schools are Shoreline Middle School often compared to?
Shoreline Middle Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Branciforte Middle School, Aptos Junior High School by visitors of our site.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
23% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 33% CA state average), while 43% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 47% CA state average).
How many students attend Shoreline Middle School?
463 students attend Shoreline Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
60% of Shoreline Middle School students are Hispanic, 29% of students are White, 4% of students are Two or more races, 3% of students are Black, 2% of students are Asian, 1% of students are American Indian, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Shoreline Middle School?
Shoreline Middle School has a student ration of 17:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Shoreline Middle School offer ?
Shoreline Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Shoreline Middle School part of?
Shoreline Middle School is part of Live Oak Elementary School District.

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Quick Stats (2025)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 463 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 17:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 71%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 23% (Btm 50%)
  • : 43% (Top 50%)
  • : 30-34% (Top 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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