Ocean Shore Elementary School

411 Oceana Blvd.
Pacifica, CA 94044

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Top 50%

Tel: (650) 738-6650

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Ocean Shore Elementary School serves 404 students in grades Kindergarten-8.

Ocean Shore Elementary School placed in the top 50% of all schools in California for overall test scores (math proficiency is top 50%, and reading proficiency is top 50%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The percentage of students achieving proficiency in math is 45-49% (which is higher than the California state average of 34%) for the 2020-21 school year. The percentage of students achieving proficiency in reading/language arts is 50-54% (which is higher than the California state average of 49%) for the 2020-21 school year.

The student:teacher ratio of 22:1 is equal to the California state level of 22:1.

Minority enrollment is 59% of the student body (majority Asian and Hispanic), which is lower than the California state average of 78% (majority Hispanic).

Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 404 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 59%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50% in CA
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Top Rankings

Ocean Shore Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for:

School Overview

Ocean Shore Elementary School's student population of 404 students has declined by 7% over five school years.

The teacher population of 18 teachers has stayed relatively flat over five school years.

Grades Offered

Grades Kindergarten-8

Total Students

404 students

Gender %

Total Classroom Teachers

18 teachers

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Students by Grade

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School Rankings

Ocean Shore Elementary School is ranked within the top 50% of all 3,649 schools in California (based off of combined math and reading proficiency testing data) for the 2020-21 school year.

The diversity score of Ocean Shore Elementary School is 0.73, which is more 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 2020-2021 School Year Data

This School

State Level (CA)

Overall Testing Rank

#1374 out of 3649 schools
(Top 50%)

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Math Test Scores (% Proficient)

45-49%

34%

This chart display the percentage of students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of Ocean Shore Elementary School and the percentage of public school students that scored at or above 'proficient' levels in Math of public schools in California by year, with the latest 2020-21 school year data.

Reading/Language Arts Test Scores (% Proficient)

50-54%

49%

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Student : Teacher Ratio

22:1

American Indian

n/a

Asian

21%

12%

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Hispanic

20%

56%

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Black

White

41%

22%

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Hawaiian

n/a

Two or more races

15%

All Ethnic Groups

Diversity Score

0.73

0.63

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Eligible for Free Lunch

12%

53%

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Eligible for Reduced Lunch (19-20)

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School Statewide Testing

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School District Name

Pacifica School District

Source: 2020-2021 (latest school year available) National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education

Frequently Asked Questions

What is Ocean Shore Elementary School's ranking?

Ocean Shore Elementary School ranks among the top 20% of public schools in California for: Most diverse schools (Top 5%).

What schools are Ocean Shore Elementary School often compared to?

Ocean Shore Elementary Schoolis often viewed alongside schools like Vallemar Elementary School by visitors of our site.

What percent of students have achieved state testing proficiency in math and reading?

45-49% of students have achieved math proficiency (compared to the 34% CA state average), while 50-54% of students have achieved reading proficiency (compared to the 49% CA state average).

How many students attend Ocean Shore Elementary School?

404 students attend Ocean Shore Elementary School.

What is the racial composition of the student body?

41% of Ocean Shore Elementary School students are White, 21% of students are Asian, 20% of students are Hispanic, 15% of students are Two or more races, 2% of students are Black, and 1% of students are Hawaiian.

What is the student:teacher ratio of Ocean Shore Elementary School?

Ocean Shore Elementary School has a student ration of 22:1, which is equal to the California state average of 22:1.

What grades does Ocean Shore Elementary School offer ?

Ocean Shore Elementary School offers enrollment in grades Kindergarten-8

What school district is Ocean Shore Elementary School part of?

Ocean Shore Elementary School is part of Pacifica School District.

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Quick Stats (2023)

Grades: Kindergarten-8
Enrollment: 404 students
Student:Teacher Ratio: 22:1
Minority Enrollment: 59%
Overall Testing Rank
: Top 50%
Math Proficiency
: 45-49% (Top 50%)
Reading Proficiency
: 50-54% (Top 50%)
Source: National Center for Education Statistics (NCES), CA Dept. of Education