Santa Lucia Middle School

2850 Schhouse Ln.
Cambria, CA 93428
(School attendance zone shown in map)
4/
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Bottom 50%
Serving 116 students in grades 6-8, Santa Lucia 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 20-24% (which is lower than the California state average of 34%). The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 35-39% (which is lower than the California state average of 49%).
The student:teacher ratio of 13:1 is lower than the California state level of 21:1.
Minority enrollment is 81% of the student body (majority Hispanic), which is higher than the California state average of 79% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 116 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Bottom 50% in CA
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

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

School Overview

Santa Lucia Middle School's student population of 116 students has declined by 6% over five school years.
The teacher population of 9 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.
Grades Offered
Grades 6-8
Total Students
116 students
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Gender %
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Total Classroom Teachers
9 teachers
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School Rankings

Santa Lucia Middle School ranks within the bottom 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data).
The diversity score of Santa Lucia Middle School is 0.36, 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.
Definition of Terms 2021-2022 School Year Data
This School
State Level (CA)
#2413 out of 3649 schools
(Bottom 50%)
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20-24%
34%
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35-39%
49%
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Student : Teacher Ratio
13:1
21:1
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American Indian
n/a
1%
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Asian
1%
12%
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Hispanic
78%
56%
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Black
n/a
5%
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White
19%
21%
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Hawaiian
n/a
n/a
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Two or more races
2%
5%
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All Ethnic Groups
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0.36
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Eligible for Free Lunch
69%
51%
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Eligible for Reduced Lunch
10%
7%
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School District Name
Source: 2021-2022 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Santa Lucia Middle School's ranking?
Santa Lucia Middle School is ranked #2413 out of 3,649 schools, which ranks it among the bottom 50% of public schools in California.
What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?
20-24% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 35-39% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).
How many students attend Santa Lucia Middle School?
116 students attend Santa Lucia Middle School.
What is the racial composition of the student body?
78% of Santa Lucia Middle School students are Hispanic, 19% of students are White, 2% of students are Two or more races, and 1% of students are Asian.
What is the student:teacher ratio of Santa Lucia Middle School?
Santa Lucia Middle School has a student ration of 13:1, which is lower than the California state average of 21:1.
What grades does Santa Lucia Middle School offer ?
Santa Lucia Middle School offers enrollment in grades 6-8
What school district is Santa Lucia Middle School part of?
Santa Lucia Middle School is part of Coast Unified School District.

School Calendar

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Event
Date
SPRING BREAK
March 25, 2024 (Monday)
SPRING BREAK
March 26, 2024 (Tuesday)
SPRING BREAK
March 27, 2024 (Wednesday)
SPRING BREAK
March 28, 2024 (Thursday)
SPRING BREAK
March 29, 2024 (Friday)

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Quick Stats (2024)

  • Grades: 6-8
  • Enrollment: 116 students
  • Student:Teacher Ratio: 13:1
  • Minority Enrollment: 81%
  • : Bottom 50%
  • : 20-24% (Btm 50%)
  • : 35-39% (Btm 50%)
  • Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

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